Transportation Manager

Ferraro Foods of New Jersey LLC•Aberdeen, MD

4d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Ferraro Foods, our Transportation team keeps our operations moving and ensures customers receive their deliveries safely and on time. The Transportation Manager plays a key role in overseeing daily transportation operations, including dispatch, routing, driver performance, and the training and development of new driver hires. We’re looking for a hands-on Transportation Manager with strong foodservice delivery experience who can lead drivers, solve problems quickly, and keep daily operations running safely and efficiently.

Requirements

Active Class A or Class B CDL required
5+ years of foodservice delivery experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage a busy workload
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
High school diploma or equivalent work-related experience preferred

Nice To Haves

Transportation supervisory or management experience preferred
Working knowledge of RoadNet preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee daily transportation operations, including routing, dispatching, and driver coordination
Manage the morning dispatch process for Class A and Class B Drivers
Troubleshoot routing, delivery, and staffing issues and follow up with drivers throughout the day
Handle driver and Driver Helper callouts and coordinate alternate solutions to keep deliveries moving
Communicate with customers, Customer Service, Sales, drivers, and other internal teams regarding delivery times and service issues
Serve as a key point of communication between Transportation and Sales
Analyze routes on an ongoing basis and identify opportunities to improve efficiency
Review driver feedback and make appropriate adjustments to route order and sequencing
Supervise and audit RoadNet maintenance and routing activity
Monitor truck utilization during the routing process, including weight and cube
Coach and counsel drivers and helpers to improve performance and ensure adherence to company policies
Address attendance, performance, conduct, and other policy concerns through appropriate corrective action
Support the training and development of newly hired drivers
Ensure drivers comply with DOT regulations, state and federal laws, OSHA requirements, and company policies
Report driver accidents, incidents, and injuries to Safety and Human Resources
Identify and recommend improvements to departmental policies and practices