DoD SkillBridge: Transportation Manager

US FOODS; Boca Raton (FL); 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 a safety-focused team, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with regulations. This role involves managing personnel, training, and driving engagement to meet departmental goals. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in transportation and leadership skills to foster a productive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in transportation/delivery or warehouse distribution.
• 1+ year overseeing a workforce.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety procedures and training are upheld.
• Supervise drivers and clerical staff.
• Monitor production goals and troubleshoot delivery issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Development

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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The Manager of Transportation will ensure a department culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost. They will engage meaningfully with drivers, provide best-in-class service to customers, and oversee safe and profitable operations. Using their transportation operations experience, they will manage personnel and drive efficient transportation activities, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely outbound shipments to customers and distribution centers.

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead with a safety mindset, ensuring injury-free interactions with associates, customers, and the public. Champion safety procedures, processes, and training to maintain a safety-first culture.
2. Oversee and develop drivers and transportation associates through coaching, training, and leading by example. Ensure all team members are trained in job duties, safety, and legal responsibilities.
3. Discuss performance with senior managers and create development plans to address gaps.
4. Encourage upward communication and motivate team members to meet department goals.
5. Supervise the work and productivity of drivers and clerical staff. Drive engagement, retention, and embody US Foods values.
6. Participate in hiring, review performance, coach on safety and service, and manage disciplinary actions.
7. Monitor production goals, ensure accuracy, troubleshoot delivery issues, and ensure compliance with DOT regulations.
8. Identify waste, improve processes for safety and efficiency, and conduct safety and driver meetings.
9. Oversee maintenance of driver qualification files and investigate accidents to prevent future incidents.
10. Schedule shifts using planning tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel).
11. Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Supervision

Direct: Union and/or non-union drivers.

Relationships

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

Work Environment

May spend significant time on the road and in trucks, exposed to noise and vibration. Also, time in an office working on a computer.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least three years in transportation/delivery or warehouse distribution.
• At least one year overseeing a workforce.
• Driving experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Broad knowledge of transportation operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and development skills.
• Understanding of DOT, OSHA, and inventory regulations.
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
• Basic computer skills.

Travel

Approximately 10%, for meetings or 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 for specified durations.

Compensation

Dependent on experience, skills, location, and other factors. The expected base salary range is $55,000 - $90,000.

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