Transportation Leader: Safety, Service & Growth

Smart Foodservice Stores; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Director of Transportation to lead a department focused on safety, service, and cost efficiency. You will drive strategic direction, ensure safe and timely outbound shipments, and mentor Transportation Managers while maintaining compliance with DOT regulations.

The role emphasizes safety culture, people development, and cross-functional collaboration with operations and distribution centers. Significant travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years in transportation/delivery management.
• Strong leadership and people development.
• Broad knowledge of DOT, OSHA and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Achieve safety, service, and cost targets in the Transportation department.
• Plan and achieve short/mid-term department objectives.
• Develop Transportation Managers through coaching and training.
• Oversee drivers and transportation personnel; drive engagement.
• Plan headcount to maintain service levels and monitor hiring.
• Implement technology to improve execution and ensure DOT compliance.
• Analyze daily performance and propose productivity improvements.
• Ensure on-time outbound shipments to customers and distribution centers.
• Participate in union/HR matters per bargaining agreements where applicable.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People development

DOT regulations

OSHA compliance

Transportation ops

Financial data

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Safety culture

Strategic planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office 365

Job description

US Foods is seeking a Director of Transportation to lead a department focused on safety, service, and cost efficiency. You will drive strategic direction, ensure safe and timely outbound shipments, and mentor Transportation Managers while maintaining compliance with DOT regulations.

The role emphasizes safety culture, people development, and cross-functional collaboration with operations and distribution centers. Significant travel may be involved.