Strategic Transportation Operations Lead

Christensen Farms; Sleepy Eye (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Christensen Farms in Minnesota is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to lead the logistics of live animal movements and feed deliveries. You will optimize carrier relationships, manage contracts, and ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency across the fleet.

The role emphasizes strategic oversight, building vendor partnerships, and maintaining capacity while meeting deadlines and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Associates degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of prior job experience required.
• Proven ability to build strong vendor relationships, leading with confidence and a passion for achieving expectational results aligned with business goals.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to multi-task, solve problems efficiently, and consistently meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Deep expertise in transportation regulations, including DOT/FMCSA, USDA, and TQA, ensuring full regulatory compliance and operational integrity.
• A strategic mindset and hands-on experience as a transportation operations expert, with a focus on enhancing capacity, reducing costs, and improving maintenance efficiency across the fleet.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation infrastructure and budget to support business needs, including contracts, insurance, rate negotiations, and driver/truck capacity. Ensure regulatory compliance with DOT/FMCSA, USDA, and TQA standards.
• Plan and maintain driver and equipment capacity to meet current and future demand, with a focus on balanced network distribution, regulatory compliance, and alignment with safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity standards.
• Oversee carrier performance through a comprehensive scorecard, tracking safety, animal welfare, biosecurity, schedule adherence, billing accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain strong carrier relationships by conducting regular performance reviews and sharing relevant updates on industry regulations, equipment, and company expectations.
• Resolve carrier service issues promptly, ensuring all parties are involved in the resolution process and standards are upheld.
• Promote collaboration among carriers to drive consistent performance and improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Vendor relationships

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Strategic mindset

Education

Associates degree

Job description

Christensen Farms in Minnesota is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to lead the logistics of live animal movements and feed deliveries. You will optimize carrier relationships, manage contracts, and ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency across the fleet.

The role emphasizes strategic oversight, building vendor partnerships, and maintaining capacity while meeting deadlines and industry standards.