Sr Transportation Manager-Lubbock TX

usfoods

Lubbock (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

US Foods in Texas is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to lead safety, service, and cost targets across the Transportation department. You will coach Transportation Managers, oversee drivers, and drive a culture aligned with US Foods values.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance (DOT/OSHA), workforce development, staffing, and process improvements to improve delivery reliability and cost efficiency. You will partner with HR and Operations and participate in union-related activities where

Qualifications

Minimum of five years of experience in transportation/delivery supervision required.
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 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; address performance gaps and retention.
Build high-performing teams; manage staffing, interviewing, and hiring.
Monitor production goals; ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction; troubleshoot deliveries while controlling costs.
Ensure compliance with company, state, and federal DOT regulations.
Identify process improvements to increase delivery reliability and reduce costs.
In union facilities, assist with interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and disciplinary actions.
Other duties assigned by manager.

Skills

Transportation operations

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Data interpretation

MS Office

Education

HS diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

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.).

Education/Training: