Manager, Transportation

Performance Foodservice; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food distribution is seeking a Transportation Manager in Cincinnati. The role involves overseeing all transportation functions to ensure efficient delivery and compliance with industry regulations. Ideal candidates will have substantial supervisory experience and a commitment to safety and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Health & Wellness Benefits on Day 1

Paid Time Off

Scholarship Opportunities for children of associates

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of transportation supervisory/management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of transportation regulations.
• Ability to manage routing and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Managing tactical operations of the transportation department.
• Coordinating vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Developing transportation infrastructure and process guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Budget Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of higher education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Logistic Computer Software

Job description

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• Competitive pay and benefits, including Health & Wellness Benefits on Day 1, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, RRSP, Paid Direct Drug Card, & Scholarship Opportunities for children of associates, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support North America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
  
  

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Health & Wellness Benefits on Day 1, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, RRSP, Paid Direct Drug Card, & Scholarship Opportunities for children of associates, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support North America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
  
  

Position Purpose:

As a Transportation Manager, you will co-direct all functions of the Transportation Department; including creating and managing the annual business plans. You will manage drivers, routes, deliveries, maintenance, security and safety, and other transportation-related actions to create direct contributions to the division and to customers’ experiences. A successful candidate will have effectively demonstrated an ability to continuously build better service, demonstrate leadership, and instill a culture of innovation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Managing the tactical operations as well as strategic functions of the transportation department.
• Coordinating maintenance, fueling, and repairs of vehicles.
• Ensuring drives meet required operating skills, training, testing, and transportation reporting.
• Managing the transportation budget.
• Developing and implementing transportation infrastructure and process guidelines.
• Collaborating with peers to drive improvements in division performance; analyzing key metrics.
• Creating efficiencies within the department through timely implementation of programs and effective management of human capital and fleet.
• Discovering opportunities to improve routing operations, increase back-haul revenues, and improve departmental results.
• Maintaining a safe and secure working environment by promoting and managing safety.
• Fostering professional growth of department personnel through performance management.
• Creating open lines of communication with employees.
• Ensuring compliance with all Core-Mark and government regulations.
• Assisting in the overall selection, hiring, and management of department personnel.
• Allocating work and resources to effectively meet on-time delivery requirements.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with 2 years of higher education.
• 5-7 years of transportation supervisory/management experience.
• 1-2 years of demonstrated experience in budget creation and management.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of transportation regulations.
• Possessing a valid Class 1 driver's license is preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as; Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to manage routing and distribution, and logistic computer software.
• Ability to analyze and critically evaluate situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
  
  

Performance Foodservice is committed to providing accommodation to people with disabilities throughout the job application and interview process to the point of undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact a HR representative.

QualificationsRequired Qualifications:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with 2 years of higher education.

5-7 years of transportation supervisory/management experience.

1-2 years of demonstrated experience in budget creation and management.

In-depth knowledge and understanding of transportation regulations.

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as; Excel and Microsoft Word.

Ability to manage routing and distribution, and logistic computer software.

Ability to analyze and critically evaluate situations.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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