DoD SkillBridge: Transportation Manager

US Foods; Vista (CA); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

US Foods in the United States is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead a team of drivers and transportation associates, focusing on safety, service, and cost efficiency. You will guide daily outbound shipments to customers and other distribution centers, while ensuring DOT compliance and high performance.

This role requires developing personnel, coaching, scheduling shifts, and maintaining safety culture with strong leadership and reporting into the Transportation leadership.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• Lead with a safety mindset to maintain a safety-first culture in Transportation.
• Oversee and develop drivers and Transportation associates through coaching and training.
• Discuss performance with Sr. Transportation Managers and create improvement plans.
• Direct and supervise work and productivity of drivers and clerical staff in Transportation.
• Schedule shifts and manage DOT compliance and operational targets.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

DOT regulations

Communication

Transportation operations

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

• Rosemont IL
• Marrero LA
• Tampa FL
• Lubbock TX
• Everett WA
• North Las Vegas NV
• Ogden UT
• Spokane Valley WA
• Phoenix AZ
• Lenexa KS
• Austin TX
• Georgia GA
• Fairburn GA
• Savannah GA
• Charlotte Metro NC
• West Chester OH
• Omaha NE
• Perth Amboy NJ
• Corona CA
• Florence SC
• Altoona PA
• Fishers IN
• Coralville IA
• Chicago IL
• Port Orange FL
• Englewood CO
• Fresno CA
• Waukesha WI
• Bridgeport NJ
• Fort Mill/Rock Hill SC
• Hardeeville SC
• Alcoa TN
• Topeka KS
• Alaska AK
• Norwich CT
• North Augusta SC
• Bensenville IL
• Portland OR
• Swedesboro NJ
• Aurora IL
• Streator IL
• Zebulon NC
• Indiana IN
• Burlington WA
• Greensburg PA
• Clifton Park NY
• Loveland CO
• Missouri Mi
• Billings MT
• Yakima WA
• Oklahoma City OK
• Mission TX
• Twinsburg OH
• Buffalo NY
• Bismarck ND
• Salem VA
• Grand Island NE
• Concord CA
• Grand Forks ND
• Flowood MS
• Hurricane WV
• Memphis TN
• Garland TX
• Columbia SC
• Seabrook NH
• Wixom MI
• Vista CA
• Livermore CA
• Spokane WA
• Boca Raton FL
• Montgomery AL
• Albuquerque NM
• Conway SC
• Sacramento CA
• La Mirada CA
• North Kingstown RI
• Fife WA
• Houston TX
• Plymouth MN
• Allentown PA
• St. Louis MO
• Little Rock AR
• Manassas VA
• Tracy CA
• Charleston SC
• Pittston PA
• Sioux Falls SD
• Battle Mountain NV

Full time

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• 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.
• Oversee and develop drivers and Transportation associates by discussing performance with Sr. Transportation Managers and creating plans to address gaps.
• Create an atmosphere in which upward communication is encouraged, and motivate associates to achieve department goals and objectives.
• 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.
• Build high-performing teams by participating in interviewing and hiring Transportation personnel, in conjunction with Sr. Transportation Managers. Review performance, coach on service and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
• Monitor production goals and maintain a zero-error attitude to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction. Anticipate, analyze and troubleshoot problems with deliveries and devise cost-effective and legal solutions; act to implement same. Ensure team understands and adheres to DOT regulations.
• Identify and stop waste, and improve processes to complete work more safely and efficiently.
• Conduct routine Safety and Driver Meetings.
• Oversee maintenance of driver qualification files.
• Investigate all accidents, maintain an accident file, track causes and take appropriate preventative action.
• Effectively schedule working shifts by leveraging appropriate planning tools (i.e., Microsoft Excel)
• Other duties assigned by 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 amount of time on the road. Must spend portion of working time in a truck with drivers, exposed to noise and vibration levels which may be higher than those typically experienced in passenger cars. Will spend time in an office working on a computer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Related Experience/Requirements:

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

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

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

Travel:

10% travel required, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.

Education/Training:

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:

1 (Drive Vehicle: Van, pallet jack)

2 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, dolly, product)

3 (Climb/Balance: In/out of trucks)

4 (Grasp Objects: Pens, telephone, paper, computer mouse, boxes, hand truck handle/control, dolly handle, steering wheel)

5 (Manipulate Objects: Paper files, spread sheets, boxes of product, hand truck/dolly gear shift)

6 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between

$65,000 - $105,000

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US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.

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