Transportation Operations Manager

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc.; Idaho; On-site; 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

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Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life's journey

The Opportunity

This position leads Glanbia's transportation operations, overseeing fleet performance, transportation personnel, safety, compliance, and inventory movement to ensure the reliable flow of milk, cheese, whey, and whey-based products across our network. Working at the intersection of transportation, manufacturing, and supply chain operations, this leader will drive operational excellence, optimize fleet performance, and support the uninterrupted delivery of products that help nourish millions of consumers every day.

Responsibilities:

Lead Glanbia’s internal transportation fleet, drivers, operators, routes, scheduling, payroll, and day-to-day operations.

Oversee the 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-related purchasing.

Own transportation department budgeting and P&L performance, including cost control and operational planning.

Maintain accountability for transportation safety, insurance matters, 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.

The Skills you will bring to the team:

Bachelor’s degree from a college or technical school, 5-7 years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Clean and valid Class A CDL with T and N endorsements, bulk hauler license, current DOT medical card, and LVC training preferred

Experience leading transportation employees and managing staffing, scheduling, payroll, budgets, and operational performance.

Strong knowledge of transportation regulations, fleet maintenance, workplace safety, and food safety requirements.

Ability to read and interpret business publications, technical procedures, and government regulations.

Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and present information to varied audiences.

Strong analytical, mathematical, problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritization skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, delegate work, and provide leadership through example and knowledge sharing.

Proficiency with email, recordkeeping, databases, word processing, spreadsheets, and other business systems.

Where and how you will work:

The opportunity is based on-site in Gooding, Idaho.

What we would like to offer you!

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, a generous family leave policy, health and dental plans, competitive salary, and 401(k).

About Glanbia

Glanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition, and Dairy Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners, we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 5,800 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award‑winning and market‑leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates and will give your application consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.