Transportation Manager

Lead and oversee transportation operations with a strong focus on safety, service, team performance, and cost efficiency. This role is responsible for managing CDL-A drivers (unionized workforce experience required), ensuring on-time deliveries, regulatory compliance, and a positive team culture while supporting overall distribution operations.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage and develop transportation personnel through coaching, training, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and company regulations.
• Supervise daily transportation activities to ensure accurate, timely, and cost-effective deliveries.
• Monitor operational performance, resolve delivery issues, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Support recruiting, hiring, scheduling, and retention efforts for transportation team members.
• Investigate accidents, maintain required documentation, and lead safety meetings and training programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional customer service and operational results.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of transportation, logistics, delivery, or distribution operations experience.
• 1+ year of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience managing unionized CDL-A drivers is required.
• Strong knowledge of transportation regulations, DOT compliance, and safety practices