Transportation Manager

Dairy Challenge; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Competitive pay

Paid sick, vacation and holidays

Benefits starting after start date

Career growth opportunities

Employee recognition program

Employee referral program

Dairy farm family culture

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Transportation Manager at our Cedarburg, WI facility to lead transportation operations and drive safety, service, and efficiency. You will oversee daily activities, manage driver and dispatcher interactions, and champion continuous improvement across the logistics network.

The role requires 5–8 years in distribution or transportation with supervisory experience, knowledge of DOT regulations, and proficiency in MS Office and TMS tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree preferred.
• 5–8 years in distribution, logistics or transportation with supervision.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and related policies.
• Proficiency in MS Office and TMS tools for operations support.
• Ability to organize time, energy, and activities to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation and distribution operations with focus on safety and efficiency.
• Oversee daily activities, communicate with drivers, dispatch and customers.
• Monitor costs for labor, supplies, and maintenance within guidelines.
• Analyze processes, document issues, and implement improvement solutions.
• Interview, hire, and train staff; coach supervisors to meet performance goals.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and prepare operational reports (KPI).
• Manage fleet maintenance scheduling and equipment care.
• Support investigations and corrective actions with HR as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Route optimization software

Vehicle camera technologies

Job description

Due to an internal promotion, we are seeking a Transportation Manager to lead transportation operations at our Cedarburg, WI facility. This is an exciting opportunity to drive safety, service, and operational excellence while leading a team responsible for the efficient movement of products and customer deliveries. In this role, you will oversee daily transportation activities, ensure regulatory compliance, foster strong relationships with employees and customers, and champion continuous improvement initiatives that keep our operation running at its best.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage transportation and/or distribution operations activities in compliance with company and regulatory rules and regulations, including operational efficiency, safety, and a professional and organized atmosphere.
• Monitor daily operations to make necessary adjustments while effectively communicating with members or customers, drivers, dispatch, and/or other DFA transportation or distribution locations.
• Monitor and control costs for labor, supplies, and maintenance; approve expense reports and department expenditures within established guidelines.
• Analyze and document business processes and problems; develop solutions and procedures to improve the operating quality and efficiency with the department and with other operating facilities.
• Hold supervisors and drivers accountable for providing professional interactions and courteous service to members, customers, regulatory personnel, and co-workers; handle escalated customer inquiries/concerns or internal issues.
• Interview and hire new employees and identify training needs to continually develop and improve the workforce in conjunction with human resources.
• Function as a resource and coach and leading transportation supervisors. Support employees to reach performance expectations through training and coaching.
• Work with leadership and/or human resources on investigations and corrective actions in response to injuries, accidents, audits, or employee concerns.
• Assist in environmental, safety, and transportation compliance and reporting for assigned location; direct staff in the preparation and distribution of operational reports (KPI’s).
• Inspect and schedule fleet maintenance to ensure preventative maintenance/repairs are done in a timely and efficient manner; ensure equipment is maintained and cared for properly.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required. An undergraduate degree preferred.
• 5 to 8 years of distribution, logistics, and/or transportation experience, including team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of DOT transportation regulations related to lawful operation.
• Solid understanding of industry, safety, quality, etc., policies (PMO, OSHA, SQF, GMP).
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to effectively utilize Transportation Management Systems (TMS), route optimization software, and vehicle camera technologies to support transportation operations.
• Ability to organize time, energy, and activities effectively to achieve goals.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1 st of the month after start date
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid sick, vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Work for dairy farm families

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range

$110,000 - $125,000/year

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