Senior Transportation Operations Leader

Baldor Specialty Foods

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 140,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Baldor Specialty Foods seeks a Senior Transportation Manager to lead transportation operations for the Philadelphia facility and North Jersey cross-dock. You will oversee a large driver network, route optimization, fleet maintenance, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective deliveries.

You will develop leaders, monitor performance, and partner with cross-functional teams to align resources with demand.

Qualifications

Minimum 7 years in transportation management with multiple locations.
Experience leading large driver teams (160+) and cross-dock operations.
Bachelor's degree preferred in business or related field.
Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and fleet compliance.

Responsibilities

Oversee transportation operations across the Philadelphia facility and North Jersey cross-dock, including routing, dispatch, driver assignments, route coverage, and delivery performance.
Lead, coach, and develop transportation managers, supervisors, and coordinators, with accountability for results.
Oversee routing and dispatch strategies to optimize schedules, driver utilization, and costs; review performance and implement improvements.
Manage fleet readiness, preventive maintenance, and cost controls for 100+ vehicles across locations.
Ensure DOT compliance, driver qualifications, hours-of-service, and regulatory documentation.
Oversee payroll, timekeeping, and transportation administrative processes.