Location Transportation Lead

Dairy Farmers of America; Irasburg (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to oversee daily transport and distribution activities at a DFA location. You will supervise drivers, dispatchers, and staff, ensuring regulatory adherence, safety, and high service levels.

You will drive efficiency through process improvements, budget oversight, and KPI reporting, while coaching teams and coordinating with HR for staffing and development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Undergraduate degree preferred.
• 5–8 years of distribution, logistics, and/or transportation experience, including team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Certification and/or License as required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation and/or distribution operations in compliance with company and regulatory rules, focusing on safety and efficiency.
• Monitor daily operations and coordinate with drivers, dispatch, and other locations; communicate changes.
• Control costs for labor, supplies, and maintenance; approve expenses within guidelines.
• Analyze and document business processes; develop solutions to improve operating quality and efficiency.
• Build positive relationships with customers to ensure optimal service.
• Support supervisors and drivers with professional interactions and escalation handling.
• Assist in environmental, safety, and transportation compliance reporting; prepare KPI reports.
• Schedule fleet maintenance and ensure timely repairs; maintain equipment appropriately.
• Interview and hire new employees; identify training needs with HR; develop workforce.
• Coach transportation supervisors and communicate goals; support performance improvements.
• Lead investigations and corrective actions with leadership/HR as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Transportation management

Leadership

DOT regulations

Safety

Budgeting

Operations planning

Communication

Excel

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Undergraduate degree preferred

Certification/license preferred

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to oversee daily transport and distribution activities at a DFA location. You will supervise drivers, dispatchers, and staff, ensuring regulatory adherence, safety, and high service levels.

You will drive efficiency through process improvements, budget oversight, and KPI reporting, while coaching teams and coordinating with HR for staffing and development.