Senior Distribution & Fleet Operations Manager

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. in Rochester, NY, is seeking an Experienced Transportation Operations Leader to oversee route performance, fleet maintenance, and safety compliance. You will manage 30+ drivers, route supervision, dispatch, and KPI tracking to optimize on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

You will lead safety programs, coordinate with maintenance, and mentor supervisors, ensuring DOT/FMCSA compliance and reliable service for our dairy distribution network.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business, or related field preferred; high school diploma with extensive experience accepted.
• 5-10 years of transportation, logistics, or fleet operations experience.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred.
• FMCSA reasonable-suspicion drug & alcohol testing supervisor training.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 30+ drivers, Route Supervisor and Route Coordinator; set daily priorities and manage the outbound flow of distribution.
• Monitors route execution and responds to customer delivery exceptions and disruption in product supply.
• Manage routing, scheduling, and fleet operations to ensure timely efficient deliveries.
• Responsible for achieving route and fleet KPI’s (Route / Asset utilization %, weekly OT %, Cost per mile targets, etc.)
• Oversee dispatching and load assignments; resolve in‑transit transportation breakdowns and issues effectively.
• Review and approve time records, shift reports, and operational documentation.

Skills

Leadership

DOT & FMCSA regulations knowledge

TMS & GPS proficiency

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in logistics / related field

High school diploma with extensive experience accepted

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

TMS

GPS tracking

Fleet management systems

Job description

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. in Rochester, NY, is seeking an Experienced Transportation Operations Leader to oversee route performance, fleet maintenance, and safety compliance. You will manage 30+ drivers, route supervision, dispatch, and KPI tracking to optimize on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

You will lead safety programs, coordinate with maintenance, and mentor supervisors, ensuring DOT/FMCSA compliance and reliable service for our dairy distribution network.