Transportation Manager

US Foods•Tampa, FL

22d•$60,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Transportation Manager ensures a department culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost. Using transportation operations experience, the manager leads personnel and drives efficient operations to ensure safe, accurate, and timely daily outbound shipments to customers and other distribution centers. The role directly supervises union and/or non-union drivers and works with transportation leaders, coworkers, warehouse leaders, internal customers, and external customers. The position may involve substantial time on the road and in a truck with drivers, where noise and vibration may exceed typical passenger-car levels, as well as office work using a computer. Travel of 10% is required, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training. The role may also receive an annual incentive plan bonus. The expected base rate is $60,000–$100,000, depending on relevant experience or education, skills, function, geographic location, and other applicable factors.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in transportation/delivery or warehouse distribution.
At least one year of experience overseeing a workforce.
Broad knowledge of transportation/delivery operations, methods, and procedures.
Strong leadership, communication, and people-development skills.
Strong understanding of DOT requirements; familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
High school diploma or GED.
Able to perform the listed physical activities and meet the stated frequencies, including frequent vehicle driving and sitting; occasional standing, walking, lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds, and other listed physical activities.
Able to travel 10%, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a driver.
College degree.

Responsibilities

Champion safety procedures, processes, and training to maintain a safety-first culture and help keep associates, customers, and the public injury-free.
Coach, train, develop, and support drivers and Transportation associates; ensure they are trained in job duties and safety and legal responsibilities.
Discuss associate performance with Senior Transportation Managers and create plans to address performance gaps.
Encourage upward communication and motivate associates to achieve department goals and objectives.
Direct and supervise the work and productivity of drivers and clerical associates; support engagement, retention, and a culture embodying US Foods values.
Participate in interviewing and hiring Transportation personnel with Senior Transportation Managers; review performance, coach associates on service and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
Monitor production goals and ensure shipment accuracy and customer satisfaction; troubleshoot delivery problems and implement cost-effective, legal solutions.
Ensure the team understands and complies with DOT regulations.
Identify and reduce waste and improve processes to make work safer and more efficient.
Conduct routine safety and driver meetings.
Oversee maintenance of driver qualification files.
Investigate accidents, maintain accident files, track causes, and take appropriate preventive action.
Schedule working shifts effectively using planning tools such as Microsoft Excel.
Perform other duties assigned by the manager.