Transportation Manager

Mr Greens Produce Inc; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Weekly payroll

Job summary

Mr Greens Produce Inc in Miami, FL is seeking a Transportation Manager to oversee daily delivery operations, optimize routes, lead a team of supervisors, dispatchers and drivers, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include driver scheduling, cost management, route planning, performance reporting, and collaboration with sales and customer service to deliver quality service.

Proficiency with fleet tech and TMS is a plus; a bachelor’s in transportation or related field

Qualifications

• Five+ years in transportation or delivery operations with supervisory experience.
• Experience in produce/foodservice distribution or high-volume delivery preferred.
• Knowledge of fleet operations, route planning, driver safety, and applicable transportation regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage labor budgets, control overtime, and interpret operational and financial reports.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with transportation management systems, telematics, timekeeping software, and Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; license for vehicles operated.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage driver assignments, route execution, staffing, and dispatch to meet delivery schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor driver hours, overtime, staffing levels, and transportation cost per case; adjust schedules to improve productivity.
• Work with routers and dispatchers to improve route efficiency, coordinate second runs, and resolve missed deliveries and priority orders.
• Lead supervisors, transportation leads, dispatchers, and drivers; provide coaching and accountability.
• Oversee onboarding, road test, defensive driving, delivery procedures, and safety training.
• Maintain readiness for DOT/FMCsa requirements; inspections and driver qualification records.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs; ensure trucks and equipment are ready for service.
• Use Omnitracs, Samsara, Paycom, Fleetio to monitor routes, safety events, attendance, maintenance, and performance.
• Partner with sales, customer service, and warehouse leadership to resolve delivery concerns and improve customer experience.
• Ensure drivers verify product quality and order accuracy; follow customer delivery instructions and proper handling.
• Oversee fuel card accountability, fuel usage, and equipment distribution.
• Respond to incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Review performance trends; identify gaps and implement procedures to improve safety, service, and financial results.
• Provide emergency delivery coverage when needed.

Skills

Route planning

Leadership

Cost management

Driver safety

DOT compliance

Fleet management

Data reporting

Team coordination

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in transportation/logistics

Tools

Omnitracs

Samsara

Paycom

Fleetio

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: SEF - Miami, FL 33167

Job Shift: Day

The Transportation Manager oversees daily delivery operations, ensuring efficient routing, excellent customer service, and compliance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Operations: Manage driver assignments, route execution, staffing, and dispatch to meet delivery schedules and customer requirements.
• Labor and Cost Management: Monitor driver hours, overtime, staffing levels, and transportation cost per case. Adjust schedules and route coverage to improve productivity.
• Route Planning and Recovery: Work with routers and dispatchers to improve route efficiency, coordinate second runs, and resolve missed deliveries, callouts, and priority orders.
• Team Leadership: Lead supervisors, transportation leads, dispatchers, and drivers. Establish clear expectations, provide coaching, and hold employees accountable for performance.
• Driver Training: Oversee onboarding, road test, defensive driving, delivery procedures, equipment operation, and ongoing safety training.
• Safety and Compliance: Maintain readiness for applicable DOT and FMCSA requirements, inspections, driver qualification records, and company safety standards in coordination with compliance personnel.
• Fleet Readiness: Coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs, review vehicle inspection reports, and ensure trucks and delivery equipment are ready for service.
• Technology and Reporting: Use Omnitracs, Samsara, Paycom, Fleetio, and other company systems to monitor routes, safety events, attendance, maintenance, and operational performance.
• Customer Service: Partner with sales, customer service, and warehouse leadership to resolve delivery concerns and improve the customer experience.
• Delivery Standards: Ensure drivers verify product quality and order accuracy, follow customer delivery instructions, complete required documentation, and handle products properly.
• Fuel and Equipment Controls: Oversee fuel card accountability, fuel usage, vehicle assignments, and distribution of driver equipment.
• Incident Management: Respond to accidents, breakdowns, service interruptions, and safety concerns. Document incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement: Review performance trends, identify operational gaps, and implement procedures that improve safety, service, and financial results.
• Operational Support: Conduct route evaluations and provide emergency delivery coverage when qualified and needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of transportation or delivery operations experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
• Experience in produce, foodservice distribution, refrigerated delivery, or a similar high-volume environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of fleet operations, route planning, driver safety, and applicable transportation regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage labor budgets, control overtime, and interpret operational and financial reports.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with transportation management systems, telematics, timekeeping software, and Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; appropriate license required for any vehicles operated.
• Bachelor’s degree in transportation, logistics, supply chain management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.
• Proficient in route planning software (e.g., Omnitracs) and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle urgent tasks.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety compliance is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Familiarity with transportation cost control and overtime management.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent moving of product up to 50 pounds during the shift.
• Must be able to climb on and off the box of the truck.
• Frequent bending, squatting, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to work in cold storage environment
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions (hot weather, rain, and extreme cold temperatures)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Weekly payroll