DoD SkillBridge: Transportation Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company in the food distribution sector is seeking a Transportation Manager to foster a safety-first culture, oversee transportation operations, and ensure timely deliveries. The role involves managing personnel, coaching associates, and monitoring compliance with regulations while maintaining high service standards. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a solid background in transportation operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in transportation/delivery or warehouse distribution.
• Minimum of one year overseeing a workforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead with a safety mindset and champion safety procedures.
• Oversee and develop drivers and Transportation associates.
• Monitor production goals and ensure compliance with DOT regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Development

Understanding of DOT regulations

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 coaching, training on policy and procedures, assisting in problem resolution, 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.
4. Encourage upward communication and motivate associates to achieve department goals and objectives.
5. Direct and supervise the work and productivity of drivers and clerical associates. Drive engagement and retention, and foster 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, ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction, troubleshoot delivery issues, and ensure compliance with DOT regulations.
8. Identify waste, improve processes for safety and efficiency.
9. Conduct Safety and Driver Meetings, oversee maintenance of driver qualification files, investigate accidents, and implement preventative measures.
10. Schedule working shifts using planning tools like Microsoft Excel.
11. 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, exposed to noise and vibration. Also, time spent in an office working on a computer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Related Experience/Requirements:

• Minimum of three years in transportation/delivery or warehouse distribution.
• Minimum of one year 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 development skills.
• Understanding of DOT, OSHA, and inventory control regulations.
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).

Travel

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 for specified durations.

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

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