Transportation Manager

Sea Breeze Food Service, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Breeze Food Service, Inc. in Jacksonville is seeking an experienced Transportation Manager to oversee fleet logistics, supervise drivers, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and manage end-of-shift paperwork.

The role involves planning and coordinating transportation operations, monitoring fleet performance, vehicle maintenance, and implementing cost-saving strategies while maintaining accurate shipment and inspection records.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or fleet management.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and safety compliance requirements.
• Experience managing a fleet in food service (preferred).
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in transportation management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• CDL class A or Class B with Air Brake endorsement for 3+ years.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise drivers and transportation staff, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluations
• Ensure all transportation operations are in compliance with all local, state, and federal transportation regulations (DOT, safety standards, etc.)
• Monitor fleet performance metrics, maintenance schedules, and fuel usage and implement improvements as needed
• Manage the fleet of vehicles and ensure that they are properly maintained
• Develop and implement strategies, policies and procedures to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service quality
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, vehicle inspections, and driver logs
• Collaborate with warehouse, logistics, and operations teams to streamline processes and ensuring transportation needs are met
• Handle transportation-related issues, delays, or emergencies proactively
• Plan, direct, and coordinate transportation operations to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
• Maintain all transportation-related documentation to ensure it is accurate and up-to-date
• Check in drivers at the end of their shifts to ensure all paperwork is accounted for and/or all payments collected based off customer terms

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Transportation management systems

Driver supervision

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Fleet management software

Transportation Management System

Job description

Location:Sea Breeze Food Service
Reports to:Warehouse Manager
Job Type:Full-Time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Transportation Manager to oversee and optimize our transportation operations for our company. This role is responsible for managing fleet logistics, supervising drivers, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and improving efficiency across all transportation activities.The Transportation Manager will also be responsible for managing the transportation paperwork at the end of each driver's shift.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise drivers and transportation staff, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluations
• Ensure all transportation operations are in compliance with all local, state, and federal transportation regulations (DOT, safety standards, etc.)
• Monitor fleet performance metrics, maintenance schedules, and fuel usage and implement improvements as needed
• Manage the fleet of vehicles and ensure that they are properly maintained
• Develop and implement strategies, policies and procedures to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service quality
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, vehicle inspections, and driver logs
• Collaborate with warehouse, logistics, and operations teams to streamline processes and ensuring transportation needs are met
• Handle transportation-related issues, delays, or emergencies proactively
• Plan, direct, and coordinate transportation operations to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
• Maintain all transportation-related documentation to ensure it is accurate and up-to-date
• Check in drivers at the end of their shifts to ensure all paperwork is accounted for and/or all payments collected based off customer terms

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or fleet management required
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and safety compliance requirements
• Experience managing a fleet in food service (preferred)
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proficiency in transportation management systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• CDL class A or Class B with Air Brake endorsement for 3+ years

Why Join Us?

At Sea Breeze Food Service, we invest in our people and their growth. We provide competitive pay, ongoing training, mentoring, and a supportive environment with opportunities for advancement where you can expand your career. This is a drug free work place. Sea Breeze is closed on Weekends, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.