Remote Transportation Ops Leader: Optimize Cost & Service

Utz Brands, Inc.; Hanover (York County); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer 401k match and profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to oversee the full transportation process, from planning shipments to carrier management, with a hands-on focus on continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will develop strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service quality while leading a team of coordinators and leveraging TMS and other tools to optimize routing and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated analytical, business process and problem-solving experience.
• Experience engaging cross-functional teams to identify analytical and savings efficiencies and design solutions.
• TMS experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong communications and process skills with the ability to evaluate and challenge the current state.
• Self-starter who thrives working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative and innovative thinker with proven ability to drive results.
• Organizational and priority-setting skills; ability to manage simultaneous projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement transportation strategies for timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to streamline shipping processes.
• Plan and schedule shipments based on production schedules, customer orders, and inventory levels.
• Build and maintain relationships with carriers and logistics providers.
• Monitor and evaluate vendor performance for service quality and compliance.
• Oversee daily transportation operations with adherence to policies, safety standards and regulations.
• Manage transportation budgets to reduce costs while maintaining service quality.
• Implement KPIs to track and improve operational efficiency.
• Address delays, damages, and discrepancies; resolve issues promptly.
• Develop contingency plans to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Lead and mentor a team of transportation coordinators and support staff.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Provide training and development to enhance team skills.
• Leverage TMS and other technologies to optimize routing, scheduling, and tracking.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Self-starter

Creative thinking

Prioritization

Verbal communication

Written communication

Carrier interface proficiency

Tools

TMS

Excel modeling

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to oversee the full transportation process, from planning shipments to carrier management, with a hands-on focus on continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will develop strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service quality while leading a team of coordinators and leveraging TMS and other tools to optimize routing and scheduling.