Transportation Manager

Core-Mark; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits on Day 1

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

RRSP (retirement savings)

Paid Time Off

Scholarship Opportunities for children

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Transportation Manager to co-direct all transportation functions, oversee drivers and routes, and drive improvements in service and efficiency. This role focuses on budgeting, safety, and regulatory compliance while aligning with company goals in a dynamic distribution operation.

The position emphasizes leadership, process development, and collaboration with peers to optimize performance and on-time delivery across North America.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of higher education required.
• 5-7 years of transportation supervisory/management experience.
• 1-2 years of demonstrated experience in budget creation and management.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of transportation regulations.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel/Word).
• Ability to manage routing and distribution and logistics software.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead tactical and strategic operations of the transportation department.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance, fueling, and repairs.
• Ensure drivers meet operating skills, training, testing, and reporting requirements.
• Manage the transportation budget and allocate resources for on-time delivery.
• Develop transportation infrastructure and process guidelines.
• Collaborate to improve division performance and analyze key metrics.
• Drive routing efficiency and back-haul revenue improvements.
• Promote a safe working environment and manage safety programs.
• Support employee development and performance management within the department.

Skills

Transportation management

Budget management

Regulatory knowledge

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Routing & distribution

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of higher education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Logistics software

Job description

Company Description:

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Health & Wellness Benefits on Day 1, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, RRSP, Paid Direct Drug Card, & Scholarship Opportunities for children of associates, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support North America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose:

As a Transportation Manager, you will co-direct all functions of the Transportation Department; including creating and managing the annual business plans. You will manage drivers, routes, deliveries, maintenance, security and safety, and other transportation-related actions to create direct contributions to the division and to customers' experiences. A successful candidate will have effectively demonstrated an ability to continuously build better service, demonstrate leadership, and instill a culture of innovation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Managing the tactical operations as well as strategic functions of the transportation department.
• Coordinating maintenance, fueling, and repairs of vehicles.
• Ensuring drives meet required operating skills, training, testing, and transportation reporting.
• Managing the transportation budget.
• Developing and implementing transportation infrastructure and process guidelines.
• Collaborating with peers to drive improvements in division performance; analyzing key metrics.
• Creating efficiencies within the department through timely implementation of programs and effective management of human capital and fleet.
• Discovering opportunities to improve routing operations, increase back-haul revenues, and improve departmental results.
• Maintaining a safe and secure working environment by promoting and managing safety.
• Fostering professional growth of department personnel through performance management.
• Creating open lines of communication with employees.
• Ensuring compliance with all Core-Mark and government regulations.
• Assisting in the overall selection, hiring, and management of department personnel.
• Allocating work and resources to effectively meet on-time delivery requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with 2 years of higher education.
• 5-7 years of transportation supervisory/management experience.
• 1-2 years of demonstrated experience in budget creation and management.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of transportation regulations.
• Possessing a valid Class 1 driver's license is preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as; Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to manage routing and distribution, and logistic computer software.
• Ability to analyze and critically evaluate situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Performance Foodservice is committed to providing accommodation to people with disabilities throughout the job application and interview process to the point of undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact a HR representative.

Benefits:

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Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with 2 years of higher education.
• 5-7 years of transportation supervisory/management experience.
• 1-2 years of demonstrated experience in budget creation and management.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of transportation regulations.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as; Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to manage routing and distribution, and logistic computer software.
• Ability to analyze and critically evaluate situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Preferred qualifications:

Possessing a valid Class 1 driver's license is preferred.

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.