Distribution & Fleet Operations Leader

UNC Dairy; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Manager to oversee daily transportation operations, leading a team of 30+ drivers, Route Supervisor and Route Coordinator.

You will manage routing, scheduling, and fleet operations to ensure timely, safe deliveries and compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations. This role serves as the operational link between drivers, customers and cross-functional partners, tracks KPI’s, and manages budgets.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business, or related field preferred; high school diploma with extensive experience accepted.
• 5-10 years of transportation, logistics, or fleet operations experience.
• CDL, OSHA, CPR/AED, APICS, or other logistics-related certifications depending on employer.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 30+ drivers, Route Supervisor and Route Coordinator; set daily priorities and manage the outbound flow of distribution.
• Monitors route execution and responds to customer delivery exceptions and disruption in product supply.
• Manage routing, scheduling, and fleet operations to ensure timely efficient deliveries.
• Responsible for achieving route and fleet KPI’s (Route / Asset utilization %, weekly OT %, Cost per mile targets, etc.).
• Oversee dispatching and load assignments; resolve in-transit transportation breakdowns and issues effectively.
• Review and approve time records, shift reports, and operational documentation.

Skills

DOT/FMCSA knowledge

TMS proficiency

GPS tracking

Fleet management systems

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Logistics / supply chain degree

Related field degree

High school diploma with extensive experience

Job description

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Manager to oversee daily transportation operations, leading a team of 30+ drivers, Route Supervisor and Route Coordinator.

You will manage routing, scheduling, and fleet operations to ensure timely, safe deliveries and compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations. This role serves as the operational link between drivers, customers and cross-functional partners, tracks KPI’s, and manages budgets.