DoD SkillBridge: Transportation Manager

US FOODS; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food distribution is seeking a Manager of Transportation to ensure a culture of safety and efficiency within the department. This role involves overseeing drivers, managing daily operations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have significant experience in transportation and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead with a safety mindset that ensures injury-free interactions.
• Oversee and develop drivers and Transportation associates through coaching.
• Monitor production goals and ensure adherence to DOT regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Knowledge of DOT regulations

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

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 their duties, safety, and legal responsibilities.
3. Discuss performance with Sr. Transportation Managers and create plans to address gaps.
4. Create an atmosphere encouraging upward communication and motivate associates to achieve department goals and objectives.
5. Supervise the work and productivity of drivers and clerical associates. Drive engagement and retention, embodying US Foods values.
6. Participate in interviewing and hiring Transportation personnel, review performance, coach on targets, and deliver disciplinary actions.
7. Monitor production goals, ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction, troubleshoot delivery issues, and ensure adherence to DOT regulations.
8. Identify waste, improve processes, and enhance safety and efficiency.
9. Conduct safety and driver meetings, oversee maintenance of driver qualification files, and investigate accidents to prevent future incidents.
10. Schedule 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, coworkers, Drivers, Warehouse leaders, Internal customers (e.g., Sales)

External: Customers

Work Environment

May spend significant time on the road, exposed to noise and vibration. Also spend time 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.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Understanding of DOT, OSHA, and inventory 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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