Transportation Leader: Safety, Strategy & Efficiency

US Foods, Inc.; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability protection

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. seeks a Director of Transportation to lead a culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost. You will guide outbound shipments to customers and distribution centers, shaping strategic direction and ensuring safe, timely operations.

You will develop managers, coach drivers, plan headcount, and drive tech-enabled improvements while maintaining regulatory compliance. Travel ~25% and collaboration with VP Operations are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum of seven years in transportation/delivery management.
• Strong leadership, communication and people development skills.
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Achieve safety, service, and cost targets for Transportation operations.
• Develop Transportation Managers through coaching and training.
• Plan headcount to maintain service levels and monitor hiring.
• Drive safety culture and ensure injury-free environment for all.
• Oversee technology implementations to improve productivity and compliance.
• Analyze daily performance and propose cost-effective improvements.
• Support union and non-union staff within collective bargaining contexts.

Skills

Leadership

DOT knowledge

Communication

People development

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

US Foods, Inc. seeks a Director of Transportation to lead a culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost. You will guide outbound shipments to customers and distribution centers, shaping strategic direction and ensuring safe, timely operations.

You will develop managers, coach drivers, plan headcount, and drive tech-enabled improvements while maintaining regulatory compliance. Travel ~25% and collaboration with VP Operations are expected.