Senior Transportation Manager: Safe, Efficient Deliveries

US Foods; Fife (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Sr. Manager, Transportation to foster a safety‑driven, service‑oriented culture while achieving cost targets across the transportation function.

You will lead Transportation Managers and drivers, ensuring safe, accurate and timely outbound shipments to customers and other distribution centers. The role emphasizes developing high‑performing teams, ensuring DOT compliance, and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Achieve all safety, service, and cost targets in the Transportation department. Lead with a safety mindset that ensures that every US Foods associate, our customers, and the general public with whom our drivers interact remain injury free, always.
• Oversee and develop Transportation Managers through one‑on‑one coaching, training on policy and procedures, assisting in problem resolution when required, and leading by example.
• Oversee and develop drivers and Transportation personnel by discussing performance with Transportation Managers and creating plans to address gaps.
• Build high‑performing teams by reviewing staffing requirements and monitoring interviewing and hiring of Transportation personnel.
• Monitor production goals and maintain a zero‑error attitude to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Transportation knowledge

Leadership

Communication

DOT compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

US Foods is seeking a Sr. Manager, Transportation to foster a safety‑driven, service‑oriented culture while achieving cost targets across the transportation function.

You will lead Transportation Managers and drivers, ensuring safe, accurate and timely outbound shipments to customers and other distribution centers. The role emphasizes developing high‑performing teams, ensuring DOT compliance, and driving process improvements.