Night Transportation Manager - Safety & Driver Leadership

VetJobs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Transportation Manager-Nights in Phoenix, AZ to lead a safety‑driven, cost‑conscious transportation team. You will coach drivers, ensure on‑time outbound shipments, and maintain DOT compliance while delivering exceptional service to customers and internal partners.

The role requires 3+ years in transportation or warehouse management, strong leadership, and proficiency with Excel and reporting tools. This is an on‑site position with 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in transportation/delivery or warehouse distribution.
• Minimum of one year overseeing a workforce.
• Experience as a driver is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety‑driven culture in Transportation; champion procedures and training.
• Coach and develop drivers; ensure proper training for safety and legal duties.
• Direct and supervise transportation staff to meet service and cost targets.
• Monitor production goals and ensure accurate, on‑time shipments.

Skills

Transportation operations

Leadership

DOT regulations

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

US Foods is seeking a Transportation Manager-Nights in Phoenix, AZ to lead a safety‑driven, cost‑conscious transportation team. You will coach drivers, ensure on‑time outbound shipments, and maintain DOT compliance while delivering exceptional service to customers and internal partners.

The role requires 3+ years in transportation or warehouse management, strong leadership, and proficiency with Excel and reporting tools. This is an on‑site position with 10% travel.