Transportation Manager

Community Food Bank of Central Alabama • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy leading people, solving logistics challenges, and keeping operations running smoothly? We’re looking for a strong leader to oversee transportation operations and help ensure food reaches our neighbors across central Alabama safely and efficiently. This is more than transportation. It’s mission-driven work that directly impacts families and communities every single day.

Requirements

• Previous transportation, logistics, fleet, or operations leadership experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Experience supervising teams and handling employee performance
• Knowledge of transportation safety and compliance standards
• CDL knowledge or warehouse/logistics background
• Passion for serving the community and supporting a mission-driven organization

Responsibilities

• Lead and support transportation staff and drivers
• Oversee daily delivery and pickup schedules
• Ensure DOT, safety, and vehicle compliance standards are followed
• Manage fleet coordination, routing, and transportation logistics
• Approve timecards, PTO requests, and scheduling needs
• Conduct coaching conversations, performance reviews, and team development
• Partner with warehouse and operations leadership to improve efficiency
• Monitor transportation metrics, maintenance needs, and operational performance
• Help create a culture built on accountability, teamwork, and service

Benefits

• Meaningful work that impacts thousands of lives
• Supportive team environment
• Competitive benefits package
• Opportunity to lead, grow, and make a difference
• Work with an organization committed to serving central Alabama communities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed