Logistics & Transportation Leader – Dairy Operations

Valley Queen; Milbank (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Queen is seeking a Transportation Manager to own end-to-end logistics, including fleet, carrier, and 3PL networks, ensuring safety, cost control, and system integrity across the dairy supply chain.

This role reports to the Director and is responsible for developing front-line leadership, driving KPI-driven performance, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable service and scalable operations. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five years of progressive responsibility, including at least two years leading teams and delivering results.
• Preferred experience in dairy processing/manufacturing; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Owns day-to-day performance of liquid load transportation across owned, contracted, and outside hauler carriers, ensuring safety, quality, and standards.
• Executes departmental goals and priorities aligned with company strategy.
• Establishes, monitors, and delivers KPIs aligned with goals.
• Leads and develops Supervisors and Leads to ensure strong execution.
• Reinforces culture, expectations, and leadership behaviors.
• Ensures role clarity and accountability across the team to drive efficient operations.
• Builds and maintains a high-performing, engaged team environment.

Skills

Leadership / Accountability

Business Acumen

Communication Proficiency

Problem Solving / Analysis

Technical Capacity

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Valley Queen is seeking a Transportation Manager to own end-to-end logistics, including fleet, carrier, and 3PL networks, ensuring safety, cost control, and system integrity across the dairy supply chain.

This role reports to the Director and is responsible for developing front-line leadership, driving KPI-driven performance, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable service and scalable operations. Occasional travel may be required.