Manager, Transportation & Logistics

Capital Area Food Bank; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, DC is seeking a Manager of Transportation & Logistics to lead daily transportation operations across CAFB facilities in DC and Northern Virginia. You will oversee routing, dispatch, driver schedules, and fleet utilization to ensure safe, timely, and cost-efficient deliveries to partner organizations.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and several years in transportation or logistics, plus supervisory experience and familiarity with DOT/OSHA requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, transportation, business, operations, or related field.
• 3+ years in transportation, logistics, fleet, or distribution operations.
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience leading drivers or staff.
• Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA and OSHA regulations; vehicle inspections and safety.
• Experience with TMS, route optimization, dispatch software, GPS/telematics, reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily transportation operations, driver assignments, dispatch and fleet utilization.
• Optimize routes, schedules, delivery windows, and pickup execution.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound transportation with warehouse operations.
• Monitor service, communicate delays, resolve issues and ensure staffing.
• Lead, train, coach, and evaluate drivers and transportation personnel.
• Track on-time delivery, route efficiency, performance trends, and costs.

Skills

Transportation operations

Fleet management

Supervisory experience

TMS / routing software

GPS / telematics

Data analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, transportation, business, operations, or related field

Tools

TMS

Dispatch software

WMS/ERP systems

GPS/telematics

Job description

Manager, Transportation & Logistics# Manager, Transportation & LogisticsWashington, DC 20017## OverviewSalary Range$73,400.00 - $94,400.00 Salary/yearPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayCategoryTransportation## Description**About the Organization**:The Capital Area Food Bank works to address hunger today and create brighter futures tomorrow for more than a million people across the region experiencing food insecurity. As the anchor in the area’s hunger relief infrastructure, the food bank provided more than 60 million meals to people in need last year, by supplying food to hundreds of nonprofit organizations as well as directly to the community. Creating long-term solutions to food security requires more than just food: it includes addressing the root causes of food insecurity by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care, and education. To learn more, visit Food Bank for the Washington, DC, Region | Capital Area Food Bank .**Description:**The Manager of Transportation & Logistics will lead daily transportation and logistics operations across Capital Area Food Bank’s Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia facilities, ensuring safe, accurate, timely, and cost-effective deliveries to community partners.Oversee routing, dispatch, driver schedules, fleet utilization, pickups, deliveries, regulatory compliance, and transportation performance. Coordinate with warehouse teams and internal partners to meet service commitments.Coach transportation staff, resolve operational issues, monitor performance indicators, and implement improvements in safety, reliability, productivity, and cost.Collaborate with Warehouse Operations, Inventory, Receiving, Programs, Partner Support, and Facilities to support efficient distribution.The ideal candidate has hands-on experience leading high-volume transportation teams, managing commercial fleets, and using transportation systems to drive results.**Essential Functions:****Transportation Operations*** Manage daily transportation operations, driver assignments, dispatch, and fleet utilization.* Optimize routes, schedules, delivery windows, and pickup execution.* Coordinate inbound and outbound transportation with warehouse operations.* Monitor service exceptions, communicate delays promptly, and resolve issues.* Ensure adequate staffing, equipment, and operational readiness.**Carrier & Vendor Management*** Manage carrier/vendor relationships, contracts, rates, and service performance.* Resolve vendor issues and identify opportunities to control costs.**Compliance and Safety*** Maintain DOT/FMCSA, OSHA, and applicable safety compliance.* Oversee driver qualifications, inspections, preventive maintenance, and fleet readiness.* Support audits, investigate incidents, and implement corrective actions.**Leadership & Team Development*** Lead, train, coach, and evaluate drivers and transportation personnel.* Set performance expectations, manage staffing, and reinforce accountability.* Collaborate across departments and report critical issues to leadership.**Performance & Analytics*** Track on-time delivery, route efficiency, driver utilization, safety, and costs.* Analyze performance trends and implement measurable improvements.**Other duties as assigned**## Qualifications**Required:*** **Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, transportation, business, operations, or related field; equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered.*** **At least three (3) years of transportation, logistics, fleet, or distribution operations experience, preferably in a high-volume or multi-site environment.*** **At least two (2) years of supervisory or management experience leading drivers, dispatchers, or logistics staff.*** **Working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA and OSHA regulations, vehicle inspections, driver qualifications, and transportation safety.*** **Experience with TMS, route optimization, dispatch software, GPS/telematics, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office; familiarity with WMS/ERP systems.*** **Ability to travel between DC and Northern Virginia facilities and work flexible hours as operationally required.****Preferred:*** **Experience in food distribution, cold chain operations, and food safety or audit readiness.*** **Commercial fleet management and regulatory compliance experience.*** **Nonprofit or food banking experience.****Other Skills and Abilities:*** Strong planning, organizational, and follow-through skills.* Ability to coach teams, communicate clearly, and hold staff accountable.* Sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.* Ability to collaborate with internal teams, community partners, and vendors.* Analytical skills to evaluate performance and improve service, safety, and costs.* Adaptability in a fast-paced distribution environment.**Physical Requirements:** * Work performed in a warehouse environment with exposure to varying temperatures and equipment noise.* Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment.* Ability to work around industrial high-speed moving equipment.* Regular local travel between CAFB facilities and partner locations.* May involve prolonged standing or walking and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.* Exposure to dock activity, warehouse equipment, and refrigerated/freezer conditions; PPE and safety procedures required.**Reporting:*** Senior Manager of Operations**Compensation:*** $73400 to $94,400 annually**Schedule:*** Tuesday–Saturday, starting at 5:00 AM and continuing until drivers return and daily responsibilities are complete.* Days off: Sunday and Monday.* Extended hours or additional workdays may be required to meet operational needs.**Application Process:*** Interested applicants must submit a resume, and sign their application to finalize if applying through Paycom* Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.* ***We do not accept walk-in applications or status updates for any positions***.* All Applicants must apply online. To ensure a fair and consistent hiring process, we kindly ask that applicants do not call, email, or visit our facilities to inquire about the status of their application. To check your application status, please log in to your Paycom Applicant account. If your qualifications match our current hiring needs, a member of our Human Resources team will contact you directly regarding next steps.**NOTE:** Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Please access our website at Food Bank for the Washington, DC, Region | Capital Area Food Bank to learn more about Capital Area Food Bank and our employee benefits.