DoD SkillBridge: Transportation Manager

US FOODS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food distribution is seeking a Manager of Transportation to foster a safety-first culture, oversee drivers, and ensure efficient operations. The role involves coaching, managing performance, and maintaining compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in transportation and strong leadership skills. This position offers competitive compensation based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and ensure injury-free environment.
• Oversee and develop drivers through coaching and training.
• Monitor production goals and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People Development

Understanding of DOT Requirements

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

Manager, Transportation will ensure a Transportation department culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost through meaningful engagements with drivers, best in class service to customers, and safe and profitable operations. They will use their experience in transportation operations to manage personnel and drive efficient transportation operations through the associates they lead, ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely daily outbound shipments to customers and other distribution centers within the organization.

This application is only available to active-duty service members eligible to participate in 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 position in partnership with the DoD SkillBridge program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead with a safety mindset that ensures that every US Foods associate, our customers, and the general public with whom our drivers interact remain injury free, always. Champion safety procedures, processes, and training to create and maintain a safety-first culture in the Transportation department.
2. Oversee and develop drivers and Transportation associates through one-on-one coaching, training on policy and procedures, assisting in problem resolution when required, and leading by example. Ensure all drivers and other Transportation department associates are appropriately trained in job duties as well as safety and legal responsibilities.
3. Discuss performance with Sr. Transportation Managers and create plans to address gaps to develop drivers and Transportation associates.
4. Create an atmosphere in which upward communication is encouraged, and motivate associates to achieve department goals and objectives.
5. Direct and supervise the work and productivity of drivers and clerical associates within the Transportation department. Drive associate engagement and retention, and create a culture that embodies US Foods values.
6. Participate in interviewing and hiring Transportation personnel, review performance, coach on service and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary actions.
7. Monitor production goals and maintain a zero-error attitude to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction. Troubleshoot delivery problems and implement cost-effective, legal solutions. Ensure team adherence to DOT regulations.
8. Identify waste, improve processes for safety and efficiency, conduct routine Safety and Driver Meetings, oversee maintenance of driver qualification files, and investigate accidents to prevent future incidents.
9. Schedule working shifts effectively using planning tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel).
10. Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Supervision

Direct: Union and/or non-union Drivers

Relationships

Internal: Transportation leaders and coworkers; Drivers; Warehouse leaders; Internal customers across departments (e.g., Sales)

External: Customers

Work Environment

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

Minimum Qualifications

Related Experience/Requirements:

• Minimum of three years of experience in transportation/delivery or warehouse distribution.
• Minimum of one year of experience overseeing a workforce.
• Experience as a driver is a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Broad knowledge of transportation/delivery operations, methods, and procedures.
• Strong leadership, communication, and people development skills.
• Understanding of DOT requirements, inventory control, OSHA, and other regulations.
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).

Travel

10% travel required, typically for meetings and training.

Education/Training

High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.

Physical Qualifications

Must perform activities like driving, pushing/pulling, climbing, grasping, manipulating objects, and manual dexterity for specified durations.

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

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