Transportation Manager

ZipRecruiter; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Seafood seeks a Transportation Manager to oversee logistics and transportation functions within the branch. The role involves supervising staff, optimizing delivery routes, and ensuring safety and compliance. Candidates should have extensive experience in transportation management and a strong understanding of fleet operations.

Benefits

Health insurance options

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Product purchase program

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in transportation supervision.
• 3+ years in fleet management, routing, and safety compliance.
• Valid commercial driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics, maintenance, and transportation functions.
• Coordinate truck dispatching and routing.
• Oversee driver scheduling and route efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics Coordination

Fleet Management

Safety Compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in a related field

Job description

Job Description

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

Summary:

As the Transportation Manager, you are responsible for properly and efficiently carrying out all logistics, maintenance, and transportation functions of the branch. Supervise, train, and motivate team members to develop their productivity and ensure that resources are available to provide quality, efficient services, and on-time performance to new and existing accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with contracted trucking dispatchers and drivers.
• Sequence routes daily to keep loads even and profitable and make recommendations for route changes and/or consolidation to achieve maximum delivery efficiency.
• Schedule routine rides to determine route efficiency, reasonable route time requirements, and stop sequence for all same-day and next-day routes in the division.
• Oversee all scheduling, including weekly driver routes, vacation and relief coverage, and truck maintenance.
• Oversee loading of products onto trailers or trucks.
• Manage the preparation of delivery documents for truckers.
• Coordinate pick-ups with purchasing.
• Assist in developing incentive, safe driving, and cross-training programs for drivers to improve their abilities and productivity.
• Manage and/or develop budgets for an assigned unit, including operating requirements, equipment, and material purchases, ensuring actual expenses are within the approved budget.
• Address transportation questions and resolve related complaints.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to Pacific Seafood:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of four years’ experience in transportation supervision
• Minimum of three years’ experience in fleet management, routing, and safety compliance

Preferred:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field
• Valid commercial driver’s license
• Forklift certification
• DOT compliance and audit knowledge

Salary Range:

$75,000 - $80,000 annually

Total Compensation:

At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a part of your overall compensation package. We offer a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including:

• Health insurance options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life, and short-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous profit sharing match
• Paid time off, including sick days, holidays, vacation, and personal days
• Employee assistance program providing confidential counseling, financial, and legal support
• Product purchase program

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.