Transportation Operations Lead — Safety & Service

Smart Foodservice Stores; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods seeks a Manager, Transportation to lead a safety-first transportation team, ensuring safe, accurate and timely outbound shipments to customers and distribution centers. You will coach drivers, manage performance, and align with senior leaders to optimize costs and service.

You will oversee a department focused on compliance with DOT regulations, regulatory requirements, and data-driven decision making to improve operations.

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.
• 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 (Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Lead with a safety mindset to keep drivers, customers and the public injury-free.
• Oversee and develop drivers and Transportation associates through coaching and training.
• Discuss performance with senior managers and address gaps with action plans.
• Create upward communication and motivate the team to meet department goals.
• Direct and supervise drivers and clerical associates; drive engagement and retention.

Skills

Transportation operations

People leadership

DOT knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Data interpretation

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

US Foods seeks a Manager, Transportation to lead a safety-first transportation team, ensuring safe, accurate and timely outbound shipments to customers and distribution centers. You will coach drivers, manage performance, and align with senior leaders to optimize costs and service.

You will oversee a department focused on compliance with DOT regulations, regulatory requirements, and data-driven decision making to improve operations.