Transportation Manager

Humana

Honolulu (HI)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Humana is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to lead a safety-first team of drivers and clerical staff. You will coach and train personnel, ensure DOT compliance, and optimize delivery operations while maintaining high accuracy and customer satisfaction.

You will oversee interviews, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions as needed, promoting engagement and collaboration across the Transportation department.

Qualifications

Broad knowledge of transportation/delivery operations and safety policies.
Experience leading a team in transportation or warehouse settings.
Familiarity with DOT requirements and regulatory basics.

Responsibilities

Lead with a safety mindset to keep drivers, associates, customers, and the public injury-free.
Coach and develop drivers and Transportation staff; address performance gaps.
Ensure training on job duties, safety, and regulatory responsibilities.
Direct supervision of transportation and clerical staff; drive engagement and retention.
Monitor goals, analyze issues in deliveries, and implement cost-effective solutions.
Schedule shifts and oversee driver qualification files; conduct safety meetings.

Skills

Leadership

DOT compliance

Safety training

Coaching

Operations management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead with a safety mindset that ensures that every US Foods associate, our customers, and the general public with whom our drivers interact remain injury free, always. Champion safety procedures, processes and training to create and maintain a safety-first culture in the Transportation department.

Oversee and develop drivers and Transportation associates through one‑on‑one coaching, training on policy and procedures, assisting in problem resolution when required, and leading by example.

Ensure all drivers and other Transportation department associates are appropriately trained in job duties as well as safety and legal responsibilities.

Oversee and develop drivers and Transportation associates by discussing performance with Sr. Transportation Managers and creating plans to address gaps.

Create an atmosphere in which upward communication is encouraged, and motivate associates to achieve department goals and objectives.

Direct and supervise the work and productivity of drivers and clerical associates within the Transportation department. Drive associate engagement and retention, and create a culture that embodies US Foods values.

Build high‑performing teams by participating in interviewing and hiring Transportation personnel, in conjunction with Sr. Transportation Managers. Review performance, coach on service and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.

Monitor production goals and maintain a zero‑error attitude to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction. Anticipate, analyze and troubleshoot problems with deliveries and devise cost‑effective and legal solutions; act to implement the same. Ensure team understands and adheres to DOT regulations.

Identify and stop waste, and improve processes to complete work more safely and efficiently.

Conduct routine Safety and Driver Meetings.

Oversee maintenance of driver qualification files.

Investigate all accidents, maintain an accident file, track causes and take appropriate preventative action.

Effectively schedule working shifts by leveraging appropriate planning tools (i.e., Microsoft Excel).

Other duties assigned by manager.

SUPERVISION

Direct: Union and/or non‑union Drivers

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Transportation leaders and coworkers; Drivers; Warehouse leaders; Internal customers across departments (e.g., Sales)

External: Customers

WORK ENVIRONMENT

May spend significant amount of time on the road. Must spend portion of working time in a truck with drivers, exposed to noise and vibration levels which may be higher than those typically experienced in passenger cars. Will spend time in an office working on a computer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Related Experience/Requirements: Minimum of three years of experience in transportation/delivery or warehouse distribution required. Minimum of one year of experience overseeing a workforce required. Experience as a driver a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Broad knowledge of transportation/delivery operations, methods and procedures. Strong leadership, communication and people development skills. Strong understanding of DOT requirements. Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements. Ability to interpret financial and operational data. Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office).

Travel

10% travel required, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.

Education/Training

High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time: OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER.

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