Director of Transportation

Community-Food-Bank-of-New-Jersey-1; Hillside (NJ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community FoodBank of New Jersey seeks a Director of Transportation to oversee planning and supervision of distribution movements for perishable and non-perishable food, coordinating daily and weekly routes and ensuring on-time dispatch.

You will lead drivers and managers, develop KPIs, and uphold safety and DOT regulations while traveling between Hillside, NJ and Egg Harbor Township.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a combination of physical distribution, transportation, resources management, e-commerce, retail; or 10+ years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field.
• Proven track record of excellence through leadership and delivering priorities.
• Technical aptitude with MS Office and data visualization (GIS, Tableau).
• Experience with PMP/Lean Six Sigma/Kaizen and project management.
• Experience organizing and tracing orders using software such as Samsara, Roadnet or similar programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of drivers and managers, developing and coaching staff.
• Develop KPIs and performance standards for the team.
• Oversee distribution centers, third-party consolidation, and storage facilities.
• Orchestrate daily outbound transportation routing; cohesive customer service relations; resolution of supply chain management issues; and long-term strategic planning in support of CFBNJ plans and objectives.
• Facilitate statewide allocation of resources to optimized distribution productivity; adherence to regulations and policies; communication and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure best in class distribution service model; planned execution within budgets and expense controls.
• Ensures all aspects of safety and DOT requirements are reinforced including vehicle management and monitoring vehicle gross weights.
• Determine integration of processes to ensure seamless support, enforcement of safety standards, productivity, and benchmarks.
• Spearhead resolution relating to packing, packaging, trailer loading, and timing of deliveries.
• Develop effective strategies to increase operational efficiencies and strive for continuous improvement.
• Regular travel to Hillside, NJ office and Egg Harbor Township, NJ office to manage the Transportation department.

Skills

Leadership

Transportation planning

Team management

KPI development

Budgeting

Safety compliance

DOT regulations

Communication

Data visualization

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or relevant field

Tools

Samsara

Roadnet

MS Office

GIS

Tableau

Job description

Join our team and become a part of something bigger – a force for change in the fight against hunger. The CommunityFoodbankof New Jersey is more than just a food bank – we champion healthier lifestyles and positivelyimpactsocial and economic change. Together we can create a stronger, more resilient New Jersey for everyone!

As theDirectorofTransportation, you willoversee planningand supervisionof perishableand non-perishablefood distributionmovementwhich involvesscheduling daily and weekly routes using technology to ensure on-time dispatch.You willhave thorough knowledge of supply chain management and understanding of warehouse procedures, dispatching orders, and tracking andmaintainingtransportation vehicles. You should also be familiar with safety processes and DOT regulations.

Whatyou’lldo in your role:

• Lead a team of drivers,managersand encourage the development and coaching of team members to achieve performance goals andobjectives.
• DevelopKPIs, performancestandardsfor ateam -managing withvision and purpose, clearly communicating, and giving direction and validating results.
• Oversee performance, resolve distribution matters relating to distributioncenters,third-partyconsolidation,and storage facilities.
• Orchestratedaily outbound transportation routing; cohesive customer service relations; resolution of supply chain management issues; and long-term strategic planning in support of CFBNJ plans andobjectives.
• Facilitatestate-wide allocation of resources tooptimizedistribution productivity; adherence to regulations and policies; communication and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure best in class distribution service model; planned execution within budgets and expense controls.
• Ensures all aspects of safety and DOT requirements are reinforcedincludingvehicle management andmonitorvehicle gross weights.
• Determineintegration of processes to ensure seamless support, enforcement of safety standards,productivity,and benchmarks.
• Spearhead resolution relating to packing, packaging, trailer loading,and timing of deliveries.
• Develop effective strategies to increase operationalefficienciesand strive for continuous improvement.
• Regular travel toHillside, NJ office and Egg Harbor Township, NJ office to managetheTransportationdepartment.

Whyyou’lllove working at CFBNJ:

• Opportunity for Impact: At CFBNJ, your work drives meaningful changes.Just last year, we provided over 90 million meals and35 million poundsof fresh produce to our neighbors in need.
• Wellness that Works for You: Rooted in our culture of caring, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, generous sick/personal time off, 14 paid holidays, childcare resources, and organization-wide engagement days for rest and reflection.
• Professional Development: Grow your career through our Learning Lab, with access to workshops, online courses, and book resources. We also offer tuitionassistanceand certificate reimbursement for job-related training to support continuous growth.
• Recognition and Belonging: We celebrategreat workand grow inspiration withBonusly, our peer-recognition platform, and foster community through employee resource groups to create space to uplift voices and strength connections
• Retirement Planning: Plan confidently for your future in our 401(k) program, including a 4% company match after one year of service.

Whatyou’llneed to be successful in this role:

• 5+ years of experience in acombination of physical distribution, transportation, resources management, e-commerce, retailplusBachelor’s degree inSupplyChain, Logistics, Business, or relevant field; or 10+ years of relatedexperience.
• Proventrack recordof achieving excellence through fostering strong relationships,delivering onpriorities, problem-solving, building capability and leadership, and developing high-performing teams.
• Technical aptitude with MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data visualization applications (such as GIS, Tableau, etc.) is essential for success.
• Experience with project managementmethodologyincluding PMP/Lean Six Sigma/Kaizen.
• Experience organizing and tracing orders using software such asSamsara,Roadnetor similar programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team, as well as manage people; excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Capable ofliftingto 40 pounds to include boxes,equipmentand/or supplies.
• Commitment to reflect and uphold CFBNJ’s core values and dedication to continuous improvement.
• Mustpossesspersonalvehicle and valid NJ driver’s license.

Pay Transparency: The salary range for this position is $107,755-179,591.The final rate may be influenced by factors such as the position's scope and responsibilities, work experience, training, job-related skills, internal equity, and market conditions.

CFBNJ is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based onrace, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, pregnancy or breastfeeding, disability, being a victim of domestic violence, status in the uniformed services of the United States (including veteran status), record of arrest, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.