Transportation Operations Leader — Fleet & Safety

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc.; Idaho, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Family leave

Health & dental

401(k)

Job summary

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc. in Gooding, Idaho, is seeking a Transportation Operations Leader to oversee the company’s internal fleet, drivers, routes, scheduling, and budgeting, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient movement of milk, cheese, whey, and related products.

This role sits at the crossroads of transportation, manufacturing, and supply chain, driving operational excellence, overseeing maintenance, and coordinating with contract haulers to meet production demands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical equivalence; 5–7 years related experience preferred.
• Class A CDL with T and N endorsements, bulk hauler license, and DOT medical card.
• Experience leading transportation staff with staffing, scheduling, payroll, budgets, and performance.
• Strong knowledge of transportation regulations, fleet maintenance, safety, and food safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret business publications, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and present to varied audiences.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, delegate, and lead by example.
• Proficiency with email, recordkeeping, databases, spreadsheets, and business systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal transportation fleet, drivers, routes, scheduling, payroll, and day-to-day operations.
• Oversee internal transportation of milk, cheese, whey, and whey-based powders between Glanbia locations.
• Direct fleet repair and maintenance programs and manage fuel, parts, and transportation purchasing.
• Own transportation department budgeting and P&L performance, including cost control and planning.
• Maintain accountability for transportation safety, insurance, milk weights, spill response, and incident management.
• Balance product inventory between locations to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Lead capital projects and equipment investments related to transportation operations.
• Manage and inspect contract haulers delivering to Glanbia locations for USDA, OSHA, food safety, and company compliance.
• Investigate and resolve transportation-related patron, producer, and customer concerns.
• Provide leadership support for transportation emergencies and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership of transportation teams

Budgeting & P&L management

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory knowledge (DOT, safety)

Safety & incident management

Data analysis & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc. in Gooding, Idaho, is seeking a Transportation Operations Leader to oversee the company’s internal fleet, drivers, routes, scheduling, and budgeting, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient movement of milk, cheese, whey, and related products.

This role sits at the crossroads of transportation, manufacturing, and supply chain, driving operational excellence, overseeing maintenance, and coordinating with contract haulers to meet production demands.