Transportation Ops Lead – Day 1 Benefits & Growth

Performance Food Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Core-Mark is seeking an Assistant Transportation Manager in Montgomery, IL to co-direct all Transportation Department functions, including annual plan creation and management of drivers, routes, and fleet. You will shape performance and customer experience through leadership and process improvements.

The role requires DOT knowledge, 5+ years in transportation management, and strong communication skills. Travel up to 25% is possible, with weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5 years of transportation supervisory/management experience.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating maintenance, fueling, and repairs of vehicles.
• Ensuring drivers meet required operating skills, training, testing, and DOT reporting.
• Developing and implementing transportation infrastructure and process guidelines.
• Collaborating with peers to drive improvements in division performance, analyzing key metrics.
• Creating efficiencies within the department through timely implementation of programs and effective management of human capital and fleet.
• Discovering opportunities to improve routing operations and revenues.
• Maintaining a safe and secure working environment by promoting safety.
• Fostering professional growth of department personnel through performance management.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree - Business, Logistics, or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Logistics software

Job description

Core-Mark is seeking an Assistant Transportation Manager in Montgomery, IL to co-direct all Transportation Department functions, including annual plan creation and management of drivers, routes, and fleet. You will shape performance and customer experience through leadership and process improvements.

The role requires DOT knowledge, 5+ years in transportation management, and strong communication skills. Travel up to 25% is possible, with weekend work as needed.