TRANSPORTATION/ASST MANAGER

Kroger Co.; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Kroger Co. Transportation Department seeks an operational leader responsible for day-to-day activities to ensure on-time deliveries to stores. You will promote safety, oversee driver schedules, and provide timely information on timecards while coordinating with stores to improve performance.

You’ll supervise a team, handle union issues, cover for the manager when needed, and navigate high-paced environments with honesty and integrity. Opportunities span diverse locations and growth paths.

Qualifications

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Possess good public relation skills.
• Detail oriented/well organized.
• Knowledge of word processing software.
• Knowledge of DMV rules and regulations a plus.
• Willing to work at other site locations where applicable.
• Ability to work varied shifts/varied hours/varied days.
• Supervisory/managerial experience within a distribution/logistics environment.
• Expertise in Shipping, Receiving and Inventory in addition to require Transportation expertise.
• Experience within a food distribution environment preferred.
• Knowledge/understanding of DOT regulations and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the department to insure on time delivery to the stores.
• Promote and insure all members practice safety in the workplace and on the road.
• Manage driver schedules, requests for days off.
• Provide accurate timely information with regard to driver timecards.
• Work with stores and drivers to reduce dwell time and improve overall performance.
• Handle Union issues that arise.
• Take over for the Manager in the event of absence.
• Supervise and coach direct reports; complete performance reviews and provide feedback.
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to manage conflict honestly and with integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.

Skills

Oral and written communication

English literacy

Public relations

Detail-oriented

Word processing software

DOT rules knowledge

Shift versatility

Supervisory/managerial experience

Shipping, Receiving, Inventory

Food distribution experience

DOT regulation understanding

Job description

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Transportation Department. Demonstrate the company’s leadership model behaviors and the core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the department to insure on time delivery to the stores
• Responsible to promote and insure all members practice safety in the workplace and on the road
• Responsible for driver schedules, requests for days off
• Responsible for providing accurate timely information with regard to driver timecards
• Work with stores and drivers to reduce dwell time and improve overall performance
• Handle Union issues that arise
• Handle special projects or take over for the Manager in the event of absence
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
  Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
  Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Possess good public relation skills
• Detail oriented/well organized.
• Knowledge of word processing software
• Knowledge of DMV rules and regulations a plus
• Willing to work at other site locations where applicable
• Ability to work varied shifts/varied hours/varied days
• Supervisory/managerial experience within a distribution/logistics environment
• Expertise in Shipping, Receiving and Inventory in addition to require Transportation expertise
• Experience within a food distribution environment preferred
• Knowledge/understanding of DOT regulations and requirements

Job Info

• Job Identification 243363
• Job Category Supply Chain/Logistics
• Posting Date 10/22/2026, 02:55 PM
• Apply Before 11/06/2026, 12:55 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Minimum Salary $70350
• Maximum Salary $122,700
• Line of Business Supply Chain & Distribution

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.