Transportation Operations Manager

Utz Brands, Inc.; Hanover (York County); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer 401k match and profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to oversee the full transportation process, from planning shipments to carrier management, with a hands-on focus on continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will develop strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service quality while leading a team of coordinators and leveraging TMS and other tools to optimize routing and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated analytical, business process and problem-solving experience.
• Experience engaging cross-functional teams to identify analytical and savings efficiencies and design solutions.
• TMS experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong communications and process skills with the ability to evaluate and challenge the current state.
• Self-starter who thrives working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative and innovative thinker with proven ability to drive results.
• Organizational and priority-setting skills; ability to manage simultaneous projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement transportation strategies for timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to streamline shipping processes.
• Plan and schedule shipments based on production schedules, customer orders, and inventory levels.
• Build and maintain relationships with carriers and logistics providers.
• Monitor and evaluate vendor performance for service quality and compliance.
• Oversee daily transportation operations with adherence to policies, safety standards and regulations.
• Manage transportation budgets to reduce costs while maintaining service quality.
• Implement KPIs to track and improve operational efficiency.
• Address delays, damages, and discrepancies; resolve issues promptly.
• Develop contingency plans to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Lead and mentor a team of transportation coordinators and support staff.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Provide training and development to enhance team skills.
• Leverage TMS and other technologies to optimize routing, scheduling, and tracking.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Self-starter

Creative thinking

Prioritization

Verbal communication

Written communication

Carrier interface proficiency

Tools

TMS

Excel modeling

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Utz Quality Foods is currently seeking a Transportation Operations Manager. Our preferred candidate is located within 2 to 3 hours from Hanover, Pennsylvania. Working Remotely, the Transportation Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire transportation process, from planning and scheduling shipments to managing carrier relationships and ensuring compliance with customer requirements. This position plays a key role in developing and implementing strategies to improve transportation efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall service quality. This requires a hands‑on approach, with a focus on continuous improvement and problem‑solving to address any transportation‑related challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement transportation strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods, both inbound and outbound.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to streamline shipping processes.
• Plan and schedule shipments based on production schedules, customer orders, and inventory levels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers and other logistics service providers.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of vendors to ensure service quality and compliance with agreements.
• Oversee daily transportation operations, ensuring adherence to company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and manage transportation budgets, aiming to reduce costs while maintaining service quality.
• Implement and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and improve operational efficiency.
• Address and resolve transportation-related issues such as delays, damages, and discrepancies.
• Develop contingency plans to mitigate risks and handle unexpected disruptions in the supply chain.
• Lead and mentor a team of transportation coordinators and support staff.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team skills and knowledge.
• Leverage transportation management systems (TMS) and other technologies to optimize routing, scheduling, and tracking.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to ensure the company remains competitive.

Job Requirements

• Demonstrated analytical, business process and problem‑solving experience
• Prior experience engaging cross‑functional teams designed to identify analytical and savings efficiencies and design solutions
• Transportation Management System (TMS) experience is strongly preferred
• Strong communications and process skills with the ability to evaluate and challenge the current state
• Self‑starter who thrives working independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced, dynamic, deadline‑oriented environment
• Creative and innovative thinker with proven ability to drive results
• Proven organizational and priority‑setting skills. Ability to achieve results and execute simultaneous projects in a fast‑paced environment, meeting deadlines and communicating status
• Proficient in Microsoft programs include Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong computer skills including significant expertise in Excel‑based modeling and analysis
• Team player that can independently manage multiple priorities in an efficient manner
• Detail‑oriented with an ability to manage multiple tasks; work within time constraints; and shifting priorities is required
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to successfully interface with carrier’s representatives

Our Recruitment Process

• Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started.
• Engaging Chat Interview (20‑25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours.
• Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager to explore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture.

Continuously Pursuing Excellence!

Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients. After over a century with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp’s, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure‑play U.S. snacking company of scale!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.