DoD SkillBridge: Transportation Manager

US FOODS; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Manager of Transportation to oversee operations, ensure safety, and develop team members. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, with responsibilities including performance management and operational oversight. Candidates should have a background in transportation and supervisory experience, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of transportation/delivery or warehouse experience.
• 1+ year of supervisory experience.
• Driving experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance.
• Coach and develop drivers and transportation associates.
• Monitor production goals and troubleshoot delivery issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Operational Analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

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Manager, Transportation

The Manager of Transportation will foster a department culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost efficiency through meaningful engagement with drivers, delivering best-in-class service to customers, and ensuring safe and profitable operations. They will leverage their transportation operations experience to manage personnel and oversee efficient transportation activities, ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely dispatch of outbound shipments to customers and distribution centers within the organization.

This application is only available to active-duty service members eligible for a DoD SkillBridge Internship. The service member must be within the last 12 months of their active-duty contract. This is an unpaid, non-benefit eligible internship in partnership with the DoD SkillBridge program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Safety Leadership: Promote a safety-first culture, ensuring injury-free interactions among associates, customers, and the public. Champion safety procedures, training, and compliance.
2. Team Development: Coach and develop drivers and transportation associates through training, performance discussions, and leading by example. Ensure all team members are trained on job duties, safety, and legal responsibilities.
3. Performance Management: Conduct performance reviews, identify gaps, and develop improvement plans. Foster open communication and motivate team members to meet departmental goals.
4. Supervision and Engagement: Supervise work and productivity, drive engagement, and uphold US Foods values. Participate in hiring and performance reviews, and address disciplinary issues when necessary.
5. Operational Oversight: Monitor production goals, troubleshoot delivery issues, ensure compliance with DOT regulations, and maintain accuracy to ensure customer satisfaction.
6. Process Improvement: Identify waste, improve safety and efficiency processes, and conduct safety and driver meetings. Oversee maintenance of driver qualification files and investigate accidents to prevent recurrence.
7. Scheduling: Effectively plan work shifts using tools like Microsoft Excel.
8. Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager.

Supervision

Direct supervision of union and/or non-union drivers.

Relationships

Internal: Transportation leaders, drivers, warehouse staff, and other departments. External: Customers.

Work Environment

Primarily on the road, with time spent in trucks and an office environment. Exposed to noise and vibration levels typical of transportation settings.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least three years of transportation/delivery or warehouse experience.
• At least one year of supervisory experience.
• Driving experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of transportation operations and procedures.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Understanding of DOT and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to analyze operational data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Travel

Approximately 10% travel required for meetings and training.

Education/Training

High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.

Physical Qualifications

Ability to perform activities such as driving, pushing/pulling, climbing, grasping, manipulating objects, and manual dexterity tasks.

Compensation

Range between $55,000 and $90,000 depending on experience, skills, location, and other factors.

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