Regional Transportation Manager (West Coast-based)

Divert; United States; On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental benefits

Life Insurance

Safe harbor 401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Divert is seeking a Regional Transportation Manager to lead safety, profitability, and performance across its West Coast transportation network. This role reports to the Director of Logistics and emphasizes data-driven decisions, KPI management, and team development.

You will manage a remote team of Supervisors and Drivers, drive EBITDA improvements, and ensure DOT compliance while traveling about 50% annually to oversee facilities and operations.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years in supply chain/logistics with leadership experience.
• Proven ability to manage P&L and drive EBITDA improvements.
• Strong data analytics and financial analysis skills.
• Experience with transportation management systems and ERP tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional transportation P&L, budgets, variances, and cost reduction opportunities.
• Lead, coach, and develop Supervisors and Drivers for safety and performance.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to optimize efficiency and service quality.
• Drive continuous improvement in transportation processes and technology usage.
• Ensure compliance with applicable DOT/FMCSA standards.

Skills

P&L ownership

People management

Data analytics

Financial analysis

Remote work capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Logistics/Supply Chain

HS diploma/GED

Tools

TMS software

WMS/WMOS

ERP systems

Routing software

Job description

About Divert

Divert is a circular economy company on a mission to prevent food from being wasted through nationwide infrastructure and innovative technologies. Founded in 2007, the company provides an end-to-end solution that leverages data to prevent waste, facilitates edible food recovery to provide people in need, and transforms unsold food products into renewable energy to power communities. Through this integrated approach to reducing wasted food–Prevent, Provide, Power™–Divert works with customers across the U.S. to reduce wasted food and positively impact people and the environment.

About Divert

Divert is a circular economy company on a mission to prevent food from being wasted through nationwide infrastructure and innovative technologies. Founded in 2007, the company provides an end-to-end solution that leverages data to prevent waste, facilitates edible food recovery to provide people in need, and transforms unsold food products into renewable energy to power communities. Through this integrated approach to reducing wasted food–Prevent, Provide, Power™–Divert works with customers across the U.S. to reduce wasted food and positively impact people and the environment.

What You’ll Do

The Regional Transportation Manager is responsible for the safety, leadership, full P & L ownership, and operational improvement of their facilities within Divert’s transportation network. This role ensures alignment between their transportation operations, company objectives, and customer expectations. The manager will drive performance through data-driven decision-making using defined KPIs, development and leadership of team members (Supervisors and Drivers), and implementation of best-in-class transportation practices. While routine, facility operation daily tasks are delegated to site-level teams, the manager maintains accountability for their site’s transportation safety culture, profitability, compliance, serviceability, and overall performance results. This position reports directly to the Director of Logistics.

Success is defined by clear, measurable improvement in the safety program and results, significant and continual improvement in EBITDA, and in customer health metrics.

Location & Travel

This is a remote role required to live on the West Coast, ideally WA, CA, NV or OR; candidates should be located near a major airport.

Travel

Travel of approximately 50% annually is expected to support facilities that they oversee.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Performance Management

• Oversee, coach, and develop Transportation Supervisors in achieving safety, service, and performance targets
• Establish and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor network efficiency, cost, and service quality
• Execute transportation strategies to drive improvements in those KPIs.
• Drive standardization and consistency for their sites in transportation operational processes, metrics, and reporting
• Foster collaboration, engagement, and a positive work culture across all transportation teams and drivers

Safety, Compliance, and Risk Management

• Champion a proactive safety culture across all transportation operations, including robust training plans and expectations that promote proactive, leading indicators
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and other relevant regulatory standards through regular audits and policy reviews
• Partner with Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality and adhere to DOT Compliance needs to continuously improve driver safety programs and reporting systems

Financial Ownership & Profitability Maximization

• Manage and drive regional transportation P & L, including budgets, analyze variances, and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency gains
• Contribute to financial planning, forecasting, and business case development for logistics investments

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process, technology, and/or network improvements that optimize transportation cost, asset utilization, and service performance
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure transportation solutions meet operational and customer needs within the scope of your remit
• Oversee the effective use of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and/or other logistics technology tools to streamline efficacy

What We’re Looking For

• H.S. diploma/GED required
• Bachelor's degree in business, Logistics, Supply Chain preferred
• Two (2) years or more P&L responsibility required
• Five (5) years or more relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse or industry related field required
• Five (5) years or more managing, leading and developing direct reports required
• Hands on software experience - transportation management systems software such as WMS, WMOS, TMS, and/or OMS; ERP systems and routing software is preferred
• Proven ability to develop and implement equipment, cycle planning, policies, and training programs.
• Strong data analytics and financial analysis skills, with experience optimizing transportation performance.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects with minimal supervision in a remote/hybrid environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Compensation range: $135,000 - 160,000/Year + 10% target bonus
• Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)

Life Insurance

Safe harbor 401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Opportunities for Advancement with a Rapidly Growing, Mission-Driven Organization

Divert Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact the Divert Recruiting Team, [e-mail]