Transportation Manager

US Foods; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading foodservice distributor, where you will play a crucial role in managing transportation operations. This position focuses on creating a safety-first culture, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring timely deliveries to customers. With over 28,000 employees, this established industry player offers a collaborative environment where your leadership and problem-solving skills can shine. If you're passionate about transportation and want to make an impact in a vital industry, this opportunity is for you. Embrace the chance to lead a dedicated team and contribute to the success of a major food distributor.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Qualifications

• 3+ years in transportation/delivery or warehouse distribution experience.
• 1+ year overseeing a workforce required.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and develop drivers and associates.
• Monitor production goals and ensure compliance with DOT regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Knowledge of DOT regulations

Inventory Control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Planning Tools

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

Join Our Community of Food People!

The Manager, Transportation will ensure a Transportation department culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost through meaningful engagements with drivers, best in-class service to customers, and safe and profitable operations. They will use their experience in transportation operations to manage personnel and drive efficient transportation operations through the associates they lead, ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely daily outbound shipments to customers and other distribution centers within the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Oversee and develop drivers and Transportation associates by discussing performance with Sr. Transportation Managers and creating plans to address gaps.
4. Create an atmosphere in which upward communication is encouraged, and motivate associates to achieve department goals and objectives.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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 same. Ensure team understands and adheres to DOT regulations.
8. Identify and stop waste, and improve processes to complete work more safely and efficiently.
9. Conduct routine Safety and Driver Meetings.
10. Oversee maintenance of driver qualification files.
11. Investigate all accidents, maintain an accident file, track causes and take appropriate preventative action.
12. Effectively schedule working shifts by leveraging appropriate planning tools (i.e., Microsoft Excel).
13. 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:

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY:
STAND: OCCASIONALLY
WALK: OCCASIONALLY
DRIVE VEHICLE: FREQUENTLY
SIT: FREQUENTLY

LIFT
1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY
11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY
21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY
51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER

CARRY
1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY
11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY
21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY
51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER

PUSH/PULL: OCCASIONALLY
CLIMB/BALANCE: OCCASIONALLY
STOOP/SQUAT: OCCASIONALLY
KNEEL: OCCASIONALLY
BEND: OCCASIONALLY
REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY
TWIST: OCCASIONALLY
GRASP OBJECTS: OCCASIONALLY
MANIPULATE OBJECTS: OCCASIONALLY
MANUAL DEXTERITY: OCCASIONALLY

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $78,000 and $90,000. This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

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About Us

US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology, and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered