Transportation Manager- Phoenix, AZ

MSCCN; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MSCCN in Phoenix, AZ invites applications for a Transportation Manager-Nights role. The position requires leading a Transportation department focused on safety, service, and cost, directing drivers and staff, and ensuring timely outbound shipments to customers and other centers.

The role emphasizes coaching, compliance with DOT regulations, and developing high-performing teams through engagement, performance reviews, and strategic planning. On-site shift schedule is Sunday-Thursday, 6PM start.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transportation operations.
• Ability to coach and develop drivers and staff.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead with a safety mindset to protect associates, customers and the public.
• Oversee and develop drivers through coaching, policy training and performance reviews.
• Provide performance feedback to Sr. Transportation Managers and create improvement plans.
• Foster upward communication and motivate the team to meet department goals.
• Supervise drivers and clerical staff; drive engagement and uphold US Foods values.
• Assist in hiring and onboarding of Transportation personnel with Sr. Managers.
• Monitor shipments, troubleshoot delivery issues and ensure DOT compliance.
• Identify waste and improve processes for safer, cost-effective operations.
• Conduct routine Safety and Driver Meetings and maintain driver qualification files.

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site".

Transportation Manager-Nights

Phoenix, Arizona, 85009

Shift -Sunday-Thursday 6PM Start time

The Manager, Transportation - SSA 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

• 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 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.