Night Transportation Leader: Safety‑First Ops & People

US Foods; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods in Norwich, CT seeks an Overnight Transportation Manager to lead a safety-first transportation operation, directing drivers and clerical staff to ensure safe, on-time outbound shipments. You will manage performance, schedule shifts, and uphold DOT compliance while driving cost-effective logistics in a union/non-union environment.

The role requires 3+ years in transportation or warehousing, 1+ year of supervision, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of transportation/delivery or warehouse distribution experience.
• At least one year of experience supervising a workforce.
• Experience as a driver is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety-first culture in transportation operations.
• Coach and develop drivers and associates.
• Schedule shifts and manage performance.
• Ensure DOT regulatory compliance and cost-effective routing.
• Drive on-time, accurate outbound shipments.
• Monitor safety, training, and incident investigations.

Skills

Leadership

DOT compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Office software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

US Foods in Norwich, CT seeks an Overnight Transportation Manager to lead a safety-first transportation operation, directing drivers and clerical staff to ensure safe, on-time outbound shipments. You will manage performance, schedule shifts, and uphold DOT compliance while driving cost-effective logistics in a union/non-union environment.

The role requires 3+ years in transportation or warehousing, 1+ year of supervision, and strong leadership and communication skills.