DoD SkillBridge: Transportation Manager

We are seeking a Transportation Manager to lead our transportation department with a focus on safety, service, and cost efficiency. This role involves managing personnel, ensuring safe and timely shipments, and fostering a safety-first culture.

This position is exclusively available to active-duty service members eligible for the DoD Skill Bridge program, within the last 12 months of their active-duty service. It is an unpaid internship without benefits, in partnership with DoD Skill Bridge.

• Promote safety and ensure injury-free interactions among associates, drivers, customers, and the public.
• Develop and coach drivers and transportation staff, ensuring proper training in policies, safety, and legal responsibilities.
• Manage team performance, conduct evaluations, and implement improvement plans.
• Encourage open communication and motivate staff to meet department goals.
• Supervise work and productivity, fostering engagement and adherence to US Foods values.
• Participate in hiring, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
• Monitor delivery accuracy, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with DOT regulations.
• Identify waste, streamline processes, and conduct safety meetings.
• Oversee maintenance of driver qualification files and investigate accidents to prevent recurrence.
• Schedule shifts using planning tools like Microsoft Excel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Direct supervision of union and non-union drivers. Interaction with transportation leaders, drivers, warehouse staff, and external customers.

Time spent on the road, exposure to noise and vibrations, and office work involving computers.

• At least 3 years in transportation/delivery or warehouse distribution.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Experience as a driver is a plus.

• Knowledge of transportation operations and safety regulations.
• Leadership, communication, and people development skills.
• Understanding of DOT, OSHA, and inventory control.
• Ability to analyze operational data and use basic computer tools.

• Travel up to 10% for meetings or training.
• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Physical ability to perform activities such as driving, lifting, climbing, and manual dexterity.

Expected base salary ranges from $55,000 to $90,000, depending on experience, education, and location.

• Full-time position
• Management and manufacturing functions in the food and beverage industry