Transportation Manager – Safety, People & Performance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Transportation to lead the Transportation department with a safety-first culture and focus on people, service, and cost efficiency.

The role drives outbound shipments, trains staff on policy and safety, and ensures compliance with DOT regulations across a unionized driver environment. The position requires at least 3 years of experience in transportation operations, with leadership responsibilities and the ability to optimize driver performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in transportation/delivery or warehouse distribution.
• Minimum of one year of experience overseeing a workforce.
• Driver experience is a plus; familiarity with unionized drivers is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead with a safety mindset to keep employees, customers, and the public safe in daily operations.
• Oversee and develop drivers and transportation staff through coaching and policy training; address performance gaps.
• Discuss performance with senior managers and develop improvement plans; supervise transportation staff and clerical associates.
• Schedule shifts and manage dispatch using planning tools; drive DOT compliance and cost-effective solutions.
• Build high-performing teams through interviewing and hiring transportation personnel; monitor performance and provide feedback.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Safety compliance

DOT knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Transportation to lead the Transportation department with a safety-first culture and focus on people, service, and cost efficiency.

The role drives outbound shipments, trains staff on policy and safety, and ensures compliance with DOT regulations across a unionized driver environment. The position requires at least 3 years of experience in transportation operations, with leadership responsibilities and the ability to optimize driver performance.