Transportation Manager

Golden State Foods; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k), paid holidays, vacation

Job summary

Golden State Foods (QCD) seeks a Transportation Manager in Greenwood, IN to lead a fast-paced transportation team ensuring safe, on-time deliveries in a 24/7, temperature-controlled warehouse environment.

You will plan daily operations, set goals, train staff, and coordinate routing, maintenance, and budget efforts while collaborating with HR and external partners to maintain high performance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Progressive leadership experience in transportation or food distribution
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations, driver safety, routing software, and logistics reporting
• Strong communication with internal teams, drivers, and partners
• Ability to travel as needed and work onsite in a 24/7 operation

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs day-to-day transportation functions, assigning supervisors and clerical staff to ensure efficiency and timeliness.
• Sets department goals and monitors performance to meet targets.
• Oversees training, development and evaluations; coordinates hiring with HR.
• Directs routing, manpower and equipment schedules to meet KPIs.
• Coordinates repairs and maintenance for tractors and trailers with Penske to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Develops and manages budgets and equipment specifications to optimize operating costs.
• Performs other related duties as needed

Skills

Leadership

DOT regulations

Routing software

Logistics reporting

Communication

On-site work

Travel as needed

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Description

ABOUT QCD: Established in 2006, Quality Custom Distribution Services LLC (QCD), a subsidiary of GSF, is a custom last-mile distribution company specializing in tailored solutions for selected food service Industry customers. Headquartered in Frisco, Texas, QCD services thousands of restaurants throughout the United States. Providing over 37,000 deliveries a week from 25 strategically located distribution centers, the QCD fleet averages more than 40 million miles driven per year. QCD associates also help run a national non‑profit, the GSF Foundation. At QCD, every role drives success. Whether you're preparing orders, making deliveries, mapping routes, or managing warehouses, you're part of a dynamic team that keeps America's favorite restaurants running. Beyond offering logistics jobs, we build careers and fuel the future of foodservice distribution.

Transportation Manager – Greenwood, Indiana

What You'll Do:

You’ll lead a fast‑paced transportation team that keeps critical deliveries running smoothly and safely. This isn’t just about moving products - it’s about people, performance, and precision. If you're a logistics leader who knows how to motivate teams, resolve issues on the fly, and keep things rolling no matter what, you’re in the right place.

In This Role, You'll:

• Plans and directs the day-to-day transportation functions, including the work assignments of facility transportation supervisors and clerical staff, to ensure that department standards for efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness are met or exceeded. (25%)
• Establishes and communicates department goals, monitoring employee performance to ensure they are met or exceeded. (15%)
• Provides training, development, and performance evaluations of department staff; works with Human Resources to department hiring to ensure selection of qualified employees. (15%)
• Directs the completion of routing, manpower, and equipment schedules to ensure that organizational KPIs are met. (15%)
• Coordinates daily and monthly repairs and preventative maintenance for all tractors and trailers with Penske for safety, to minimize down time, and to comply with DOT and other Federal and State transportation and safety regulations for all GSF distribution centers. (15%)
• Develops, audits, and manages the budget and operations costs to ensure efficient operations. (10%) Obtains, analyzes, and recommends equipment specifications, quotes, and procurement for essential department equipment to ensure effective use of operating funds. (5%)
• Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary

What You’ll Bring:

• 3+ years of transportation or food distribution experience, including supervisory roles
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations, driver safety, routing software, and logistics reporting
• Strong leadership and conflict-resolution skills - you know how to lead through complexity
• Ability to communicate clearly with internal teams, drivers, and external partners
• Work in a temperature-controlled warehouse- dry, chill, and freezer zones
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (but not required); management or operations-related fields a plus
• Experience working in unionized environments strongly preferred
• Ability to travel as needed and work onsite in a 24/7 operation

The Schedule & Setting:

• Full-time, on‑site supervisory role in a temperature‑controlled warehouse
• Supports a 24/7 operation with flexibility required for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Leads a large‑scale transportation team focused on safety, reliability, and service
• Days/Flexible for business needs

Pay & Benefits:

• Weekly pay(every Friday)
• Health, dental, and vision benefits available after 30 days
• 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and more
• Company-provided uniforms and work shoes

WHY JOIN US

We're not just in the business of distribution - we're in the business of development. Your ambition accelerates our whole team's progress. We provide clear paths for career advancement, from entry‑level to leadership, backed by comprehensive training and development programs. As we grow with our customers, our associates navigate the next turn in their supply chain careers. Opportunities are always on the road ahead with QCD and throughout theGolden State Foodsfamily of companies.

At QCD, our people-first culture is grounded in simple values: treat others the way you want to be treated, hold yourself to a high standard, and always do the right thing. We believe in shared success - because when our people thrive, our customers do, too.

QCD is the place to be, if you believe in living our values-driven culture - celebrating wins together - learning from challenges - exploring bold ideas - collaborating for shared success - prioritizing people first and giving back to our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. QCD values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.