Transportation Operations Leader

Smart Foodservice Stores; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Manager, Transportation to lead a safety-first Transportation department focused on people, service, and cost. You will manage drivers and Transportation staff, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely outbound shipments to customers and distribution centers.

The role requires experience in transportation operations, people leadership, and DOT compliance, with the ability to coach, schedule, and optimize performance while driving cost-effective, lawful practices across the team.

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.
• Familiarity with OSHA, DOT requirements and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety-first culture in the Transportation department to keep associates, customers and the public safe.
• Coach and develop drivers and Transportation staff; ensure training on policy and safety responsibilities.
• Discuss performance with Sr. Transportation Managers and create improvement plans.
• Foster upward communication and motivate the team to meet department goals.
• Supervise work and productivity; drive engagement and cost-conscious operations.
• Participate in interviewing and hiring; review performance and apply disciplinary actions when needed.
• Monitor production goals, troubleshoot delivery issues and ensure DOT compliance.
• Identify waste, improve processes for safer, more efficient work.
• Conduct routine Safety and Driver Meetings and maintain driver qualification files.
• Investigate accidents and maintain records to implement preventative actions.
• Schedule shifts using planning tools (e.g., Excel).
• Travel approx. 10% for meetings/trainings.

Skills

Leadership & people development

Transportation operations

DOT compliance knowledge

Data interpretation

MS Office / basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

US Foods is seeking a Manager, Transportation to lead a safety-first Transportation department focused on people, service, and cost. You will manage drivers and Transportation staff, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely outbound shipments to customers and distribution centers.

The role requires experience in transportation operations, people leadership, and DOT compliance, with the ability to coach, schedule, and optimize performance while driving cost-effective, lawful practices across the team.