Senior Transportation Manager

HelloFresh; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Transportation Manager to lead a dynamic team in logistics. This full-time role involves overseeing a fleet of supervisors and drivers, ensuring safety and performance standards are met. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a detail-oriented mindset, thriving in a fast-paced environment. You will be instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency and fostering a positive workplace culture. Join a mission-driven company that is transforming the food supply chain and offers generous benefits, including competitive salary and extensive PTO.

Benefits

401k with company match

Generous PTO including sabbatical

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Discount on meal subscriptions

Access to Employee Resource Groups

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in logistics management.
• 4+ years of experience managing truck drivers preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of supervisors, dispatchers, and drivers.
• Manage relationships with equipment vendors.
• Continuously improve operational processes.

Skills

Logistics Management

Team Leadership

Process Improvement

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Diploma or GED

Tools

Google Maps

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Senior Transportation Manager

Factor_ a brand of HelloFresh is hiring for a dedicated Senior Transportation Manager to join our growing team! This full-time exempt position reports directly to the Senior Director of Logistics, based in Aurora with 25% travel between our Chicagoland sites, as the Sr. Transportation Manager, you will be responsible for leading a fleet of supervisors, drivers, and dispatchers. While it is the ultimate responsibility of the team to ensure that drivers are set up for success before starting their route each day, your primary responsibility is establishing and maintaining an operating platform that guarantees effective execution. As the main point of contact for our vehicle vendor, you will be responsible for ensuring equipment is in proper working order in preparation for freight movement between our facilities.

You will...

• Effectively lead a team of supervisors, dispatchers, and drivers to ensure safety policies and procedures are upheld, and that minimum performance is met and exceeded
• Set, manage, and track goals for your operation and direct reports, effectively utilizing and developing KPIs to assist
• Manage relationships with our equipment vendors, including invoices, maintenance, etc
• Continuously work on process improvement to improve planned to unplanned load ratio
• Quickly action issues in the field and exercise sound judgment in resolving operational problems
• Build a strong workplace culture and relationships with all staff, delivering on retention goals
• Interview, recruit, onboard, and train truck drivers to ensure the best talent and a fit with Company DNA

You are...

• Detail-oriented – you possess strong organizational skills and consistently demonstrate a methodical approach to all your work.
• Agile – you thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments, are comfortable working autonomously, and can handle ambiguity.
• A critical thinker – uses logic to identify opportunities, evaluate alternatives, and synthesize and present critical information to solve complex problems.
• An excellent communicator – able to communicate at all levels with clarity, poise, maturity, and precision both written and verbal.
• Dedicated to providing the best possible experience for the HelloFresh customer.
• Domestic travel to new and existing local facilities required as needed

You have...

• 6+ years of experience in a logistics management role
• 4+ years of experience managing truck drivers preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, diploma or GED required
• Highly comfortable navigating the area
• Mastery of Google Maps to ensure an on-time delivery experience for each customer
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and adept at analyzing metrics
• Ability to walk, bend, squat, climb, reach, and kneel
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds
• Sedentary work; involves sitting most of the time
• Occasional movement around the office may be necessary
• Regular work with computers, including keyboards and screens
• Regular use of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets
• Able to work in cold temperatures and refrigerated environments

You’ll get…

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education (upon 2 years of service)
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
• Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.
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Illinois Pay Range

$121,800—$155,000 USD