Transportation Manager

Transportation Manager

Transportation manager role at US Foods responsible for ensuring a culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost through effective transportation operations.

Work schedule:

Tuesday – Friday, start time 9:00 AM;
Saturday, 3:30 AM – 1:30 PM. CDL A – required.

• Lead with a safety mindset, championing safety procedures, processes, and training to create a safety‑first culture in the Transportation department.
• Oversee and develop drivers and Transportation associates through coaching, training on policies, problem resolution, and leading by example.
• Discuss performance with senior managers and create plans to address performance gaps.
• Encourage upward communication and motivate associates to achieve department goals.
• Direct and supervise the work and productivity of drivers and clerical associates; drive associate engagement and retention.
• Build high‑performing teams by interviewing, hiring, and coaching Transportation personnel, including disciplinary action when necessary.
• Monitor production goals and maintain a zero‑error attitude to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction.
• Anticipate, analyze, troubleshoot delivery issues, and devise cost‑effective and legal solutions.
• Ensure team adherence to DOT regulations and improve processes for safety and efficiency.
• Conduct routine Safety and Driver Meetings.

• Investigate all accidents, maintain an accident file, track causes, and implement preventative action.
• Effectively schedule working shifts using planning tools such as Microsoft Excel.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

• Direct:
  Union and/or non‑union Drivers.

• Internal:
  Transportation leaders, coworkers, drivers, warehouse leaders, and internal customers across departments (e.g., Sales).
• External:
  Customers.

• May spend significant time on the road and in a truck with drivers, exposed to noise and vibration; also spend time in an office working on a computer.

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

• Broad knowledge of transportation/delivery operations, methods, and procedures.
• Strong leadership, communication, and people‑development skills.
• Strong understanding of DOT requirements; familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
• Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office).

• Approximately 10% travel required for meetings and/or training.

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.

Stand—Occasionally;
Walk—Occasionally;
Drive Vehicle—Frequently;
Sit—Frequently;
Lift 1‑10 lbs—Occasionally; 11‑20 lbs—Occasionally; 21‑50 lbs—Occasionally; 51‑100 lbs—Occasionally;
Over 100 lbs—Never;
Carry 1‑10 lbs—Occasionally; 11‑20 lbs—Occasionally; 21‑50 lbs—Occasionally; 51‑100 lbs—Occasionally;
Over 100 lbs—Never. Additional tasks include pushing/pulling, climbing/balancing, stooping/squatting, kneeling, bending, reaching above shoulder, twisting, grasping, manipulating objects, and manual dexterity—Occasionally.

Expected base rate between $60,000 and $90,000, depending on experience and location.

EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status.***

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Services