Sr. Transportation Manager

US Foods; Fontana, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Sr. Manager, Transportation to lead a safety-focused, cost-aware transportation operation. You will ensure safe, timely outbound shipments and a secure working environment for all team members across the organization.

You will oversee Transportation Managers and drivers, mentor staff, and drive DOT compliance, process improvements, and cost containment. Leadership and collaboration with the VP Operations are essential for success.

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 interpret DOT, inventory control, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Achieve safety, service, and cost targets in the Transportation department.
• Oversee and develop Transportation Managers through coaching, training on policy and procedures, and problem resolution.
• Oversee and develop drivers and Transportation personnel by discussing performance and creating improvement plans.
• Build high-performing teams by staffing, interviewing and hiring Transportation personnel and delivering coaching.
• Monitor production goals and ensure accuracy; troubleshoot delivery issues and implement cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with company, state, and federal DOT regulations.
• Improve delivery reliability and identify cost-reduction opportunities aligned with business goals.
• Identify waste and improve processes for safer, more efficient work.

Skills

Safety leadership

People development

Leadership

Communication

DOT knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Job Overview

The Sr. Manager, Transportation - SSA will ensure a Transportation department culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost through meaningful engagements with Transportation leaders and associates, best in-class service to customers, and safe and profitable operations. They will use their expertise in transportation operations to ensure safe, accurate and timely daily outbound shipments to customers and other distribution centers within the organization, and to ensure a secure working environment for all team members.

Essential Duties and 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. Champion safety procedures, processes and training to create and maintain a safety-first culture in the Transportation department.
• 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. Drive associate engagement and retention, and create a culture that embodies US Foods values.
• Build high-performing teams by reviewing staffing requirements and monitoring interviewing and hiring of Transportation personnel. Review performance, coach to achieve service and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
• Monitor production goals and maintain a zero-error attitude to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction. Anticipate, analyze and troubleshoot problems with deliveries and devise cost-effective and legal solutions; direct managers on implementation.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with company, state, and federal DOT regulations.
• Ensure optimum delivery reliability to the customer by developing efficient and effective production flow processes and identifying process improvement and cost reduction strategies that are in line with business objectives.
• Identify and stop waste, and improve processes to complete work more safely and efficiently.
• Analyze daily performance measures; identify any weaknesses; and recommend changes to the VP Operations to ensure that productivity objectives are achieved.
• In union facilities, assist HR and the VP Operations in interpreting the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement, administering appropriate discipline, settling routine grievances and participating in arbitrations as required.
• Other duties assigned by manager.

Supervision

• Direct: Transportation Managers, union and/or non-union transportation associates (Dispatchers, Transportation Clerks, etc.), Routers (location-dependent)
• Indirect: Union and/or non-union drivers

Relationships

• Internal: Transportation leaders and coworkers; VP Operations; Drivers; Routers; Warehouse leaders; Internal customers across departments (e.g., Sales)
• External: Customers

Work Environment

Will spend time in an office working on a computer. Must spend portion of working time in a truck with drivers, exposed to noise and vibration levels which may be higher than those typically experienced in passenger cars.

Minimum Qualifications

Related Experience/Requirements:

• Minimum of five years of experience in transportation/delivery supervision required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• 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.).

Travel:

• 10% travel required, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.

Education/Training:

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.

Physical Qualifications

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:• Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:• OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVERJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:FREQUENCY:STAND: OCCASIONALLY WALK: OCCASIONALLY DRIVE VEHICLE 1: OCCASIONALLY SIT: OCCASIONALLY LIFT 1-10 lbs (Sedentary):OCCASIONALLY 11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY 21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY 51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy):NEVER CARRY 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY 11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY 21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY 51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLY Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy):NEVER PUSH/PULL 2: OCCASIONALLY CLIMB/BALANCE 3: OCCASIONALLY STOOP/SQUAT: OCCASIONALLY KNEEL: OCCASIONALLY BEND: OCCASIONALLY REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY TWIST: OCCASIONALLY GRASP OBJECTS 4: FREQUENTLY MANIPULATE OBJECTS 5: OCCASIONALLY MANUAL DEXTERITY 6: OCCASIONALLY 1 (Drive Vehicle: Van, pallet jack) 2 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, dolly, product) 3 (Climb/Balance: In/Out of trucks) 4 (Grasp Objects: Pens, telephone, paper, computer mouse, boxes, hand truck handle/control, dolly handle, steering wheel) 5 (Manipulate Objects: Paper files, spread sheets, boxes of product, hand truck/dolly gear shift) 6 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)

Benefits

• Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.
• This role may also receive incentive compensation.

Compensation and EOE Statement

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $90,000 - $145,000 ***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

About US Foods

US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities

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US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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