Transportation Manager

ZipRecruiter; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A logistics leader in the poultry industry is seeking a Transportation Manager to oversee daily operations and logistics strategy. This role involves managing internal drivers, collaborating with third-party logistics, and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, at least five years of relevant experience, and strong leadership skills. The company offers significant opportunities for career advancement and values innovation and integrity in its operations.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of transportation management experience with team leadership.
• CDL Class A license strongly preferred.
• Experience in the food or protein industry is important.

Aufgaben

• Lead daily transportation operations and drive logistics strategy.
• Manage internal drivers, third-party logistics, and live haul scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

DOT regulations knowledge

Routing software

logistics-related platforms

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

About Our Partner

Our partner is a recognized leader in the poultry industry, dedicated to producing high-quality food products while upholding the highest standards of food safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in quality assurance operations.

What Our Partner Brings to the Table:

• Commitment to Excellence: A culture that values quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Career Advancement: Opportunities to grow your career in a supervisory leadership role.
• Innovation and Integrity: A collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and regulatory excellence.

How You'll Contribute to Our Partner's Success:

As the Transportation Manager, you'll lead daily transportation operations and drive logistics strategy across both live and finished product movement. With oversight of internal drivers, third-party logistics partners, and live haul scheduling, you will ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective transportation of poultry and finished goods. Your leadership will directly impact supply chain efficiency, fleet management, and overall operational performance across the organization.

Transportation Oversight and Compliance

• Manage day-to-day transportation operations, including internal driver teams and third-party logistics partnerships.
• Provide direct oversight to the Live Haul Supervisor, ensuring precise scheduling, dispatching, and animal welfare standards for live duck transport.
• Ensure all routing, vehicle assignments, and delivery activities meet DOT hour requirements and company policy.
• Maintain driver qualification files, ensuring complete DOT compliance and addressing safety or performance issues proactively.
• Design and implement transportation-related training programs and audits to promote safety, efficiency, and regulatory adherence.
• Support customer satisfaction by investigating and resolving transportation-related service issues in coordination with warehouse and customer service teams.
• Maintain and monitor compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and report all animal welfare or food safety concerns immediately.

Strategic Planning and Operational Excellence

• Participate in long-term logistics strategy development, identifying areas for continuous improvement, cost savings, and service enhancement.
• Identify and secure backhaul opportunities to reduce costs and increase transportation efficiency.
• Lead fleet management, including lease contract negotiations, preventive maintenance compliance, and vendor performance.
• Analyze transportation expenditures and KPIs to develop operating plans, cost control measures, and service benchmarks.
• Implement systems and software to enhance routing, tracking, and load optimization.
• Drive communication and alignment across operations, warehouse, and logistics partners to ensure smooth execution and high service levels.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Supply Chain, or a related field.

Experience: 5+ years of progressive transportation management experience, including team leadership, routing, and third-party logistics. Experience in the food or protein industry. CDL Class A license strongly preferred.

Leadership: Proven ability to lead transportation teams, communicate clearly, and enforce policies with minimal supervision. Comfortable managing in a regulated, fast-paced environment with complex routing and compliance demands.

Technical Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of DOT regulations, routing software, and logistics operations.
• Experience with FTL, LTL, inbound/outbound shipments, and live haul management.
• Strong working knowledge of GMPs, safety protocols, and animal welfare transportation standards.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Outlook, and logistics-related platforms.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Financial awareness and ability to build transportation budgets and cost-control strategies.