Senior Transportation Leader – Safety & Service Excellence

US Foods, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Sr. Manager, Transportation to lead a Safety-first culture, deliver service targets, and optimize costs across outbound shipments to customers and distribution centers.

The role supervises Transportation Managers and drivers, drives engagement, and ensures compliance with DOT and regulatory requirements while improving production flow and cost efficiency. The position requires a minimum of five years in transportation supervision, strong leadership and communication skills,

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in transportation/delivery supervision.
• Broad knowledge of transportation/delivery operations, methods and procedures.
• Strong leadership, communication and people development skills.
• Ability to openly and effectively communicate with all associates/departments within the company.
• Strong understanding of DOT, inventory control, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Achieve all safety, service, and cost targets in the Transportation department.
• Oversee and develop Transportation Managers through coaching and policy training.
• Oversee and develop drivers and transportation personnel; drive engagement and retention.
• Build high-performing teams; monitor staffing, performance, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure delivery accuracy and compliance with DOT regulations; optimize cost-effective solutions.
• Identify process improvements and drive cost reduction strategies aligning with business objectives.

Job description

US Foods is seeking a Sr. Manager, Transportation to lead a Safety-first culture, deliver service targets, and optimize costs across outbound shipments to customers and distribution centers.

The role supervises Transportation Managers and drivers, drives engagement, and ensures compliance with DOT and regulatory requirements while improving production flow and cost efficiency. The position requires a minimum of five years in transportation supervision, strong leadership and communication skills,