Transportation Manager: Safety-Driven People Leader

US Foods, Inc.; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual incentive plan

Paid time off

Retirement benefits (401k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. seeks a Manager of Transportation to lead a safety-driven department focused on people, service, and cost efficiency.

You will guide drivers and staff through coaching, policy training, and performance plans to achieve safe, timely outbound shipments across distribution centers. In this role you will supervise shifts, enforce DOT compliance, and drive process improvements while building a high-performing team that embodies US Foods values.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in transportation/delivery or warehouse distribution.
• Minimum of one year of experience overseeing a workforce.
• Experience as a driver is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead with a safety mindset to maintain injury-free operations for drivers and associates.
• Oversee drivers and Transportation staff, coach on policy and safety, and ensure training.
• Schedule shifts, manage performance, and drive cost-effective, compliant operations.
• Foster upward communication and motivate the team to hit department goals.
• Supervise productivity, conduct interviews, and review performance for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

DOT regulations

Communication

People development

Transportation operations

MS Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

US Foods, Inc. seeks a Manager of Transportation to lead a safety-driven department focused on people, service, and cost efficiency.

You will guide drivers and staff through coaching, policy training, and performance plans to achieve safe, timely outbound shipments across distribution centers. In this role you will supervise shifts, enforce DOT compliance, and drive process improvements while building a high-performing team that embodies US Foods values.