Transportation Training Manager

US Foods•Houston, TX

11d•$60,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Training Manager oversees Supply Chain onboarding and training, including classroom instruction, on-the-job training, and train-the-trainer programs, with particular emphasis on Selectors’ and Drivers’ first 90 days. The role supports continuous improvement in safety, performance, engagement, and retention through learning and performance solutions such as feedback, coaching, and mentorship. Working with Market Operations Leaders, the manager mentors lead trainers and new hires during a multi-week training program and oversees the assimilation, onboarding, and assessment of new talent. The manager leads and supervises training needs analyses and identifies opportunities to improve safety, productivity, and retention using observations, data, analytics, and feedback. The position directly supervises Selector and Driver new hires during onboarding, approximately 20 at a time, as well as Market on-the-job Trainers where applicable. The role works inside and outside distribution centers, including exposure to heat and cold in freezer and cooler areas. It involves internal associate interaction and approximately 10% travel, typically by air or rental car for mandatory meetings and training. The expected base rate is $60,000–$100,000, and the role may receive an annual incentive plan bonus.

Requirements

At least two years of training or facilitation experience.
At least one year of experience overseeing a workforce.
Strong leadership, communication, and people-development skills.
High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to travel 10%, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.
Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including occasional standing, walking, lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds, pushing/pulling, climbing/balancing, and other listed movements; lifting and carrying over 100 pounds are never required.
The role involves frequent vehicle driving and sitting.

Nice To Haves

College degree.
Training or facilitation experience in a Supply Chain and/or warehouse environment.
Prior experience and/or leadership or direct-supervision experience in a Supply Chain/warehouse environment.
Strong facilitation, leadership, communication, engagement, and development skills.
Ability to compile and interpret operational metrics.
Broad knowledge of warehouse operations, methods, and procedures.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Access.
Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, HAACP, and other regulatory requirements.
PIT experience.

Responsibilities

Champion safety procedures, processes, and training to maintain a safety-first culture and help keep associates, customers, and the public injury free.
Oversee and develop Drivers and Transportation associates through individual coaching, policy and procedure training, problem resolution, and leading by example; 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 and retention and foster a culture embodying US Foods values.
Participate in interviewing and hiring Transportation personnel with Senior Transportation Managers; review performance, coach on service and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
Monitor production goals and accuracy; troubleshoot delivery problems and implement cost-effective, legal solutions; ensure adherence to DOT regulations.
Identify and eliminate waste and improve processes to complete work more safely and efficiently.
Conduct routine Safety and Driver Meetings.
Oversee maintenance of driver qualification files.
Investigate accidents, maintain accident files, track causes, and take preventive action.
Schedule working shifts using appropriate planning tools such as Microsoft Excel.
Oversee Supply Chain onboarding and training, including classroom, on-the-job, and train-the-trainer instruction, with an emphasis on the first 90 days for new Selectors and Drivers.
Mentor lead trainers and new hires during multi-week training and oversee new-hire assimilation, onboarding, and assessment.
Conduct training needs analyses and identify improvement opportunities using observations, operational data and analytics, and feedback.
Perform other duties assigned by the manager.