Transportation Manager

Dairy Farmers of America; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

Paid sick, vacation, and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Healthcare benefits

Employee rewards

Tuition reimbursement

Work for dairy farm families

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America seeks a Transportation Manager to lead transportation operations at our Cedarburg, WI facility. You will oversee daily shipping and receiving, ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective delivery of products to customers.

Responsibilities include coaching supervisors and drivers, managing budgets, implementing process improvements, and maintaining KPI reporting. Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and TMS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent; undergrad degree preferred.
• 5–8 years in distribution, logistics or transportation with supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and safety policies.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint; experience with TMS/route optimization tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation and/or distribution operations in compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Monitor daily operations and communicate with drivers, dispatch, and other locations.
• Control costs for labor, supplies, and maintenance; approve expenses within guidelines.
• Analyze processes; develop solutions to improve operating quality and efficiency.
• Hire and train staff; coach supervisors and drivers to meet performance goals.
• Lead transportation supervisors and provide coaching to staff.
• Work with HR on investigations and corrective actions as needed.
• Assist in safety, environmental compliance and KPI reporting.
• Oversee fleet maintenance scheduling and preventive maintenance.

Skills

DOT regulations

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate degree preferred

Tools

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Route optimization software

Vehicle camera technologies

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1st 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!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work for dairy farm families

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans