Transportation Supervisor: Safety, Service & Cost Control

US Foods, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Transportation to lead a safety-forward Transportation department focused on people, service, and cost, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely outbound shipments to customers and other distribution centers.

The role emphasizes coaching drivers, maintaining DOT compliance, and driving cost-effective, high-quality operations while partnering with Sr. Transportation Managers to address gaps and enable continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of transportation/delivery operations, methods and procedures.
• Strong leadership, communication and people development skills.
• Strong understanding of DOT requirements and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
• Proficient with basic computer tools (Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Lead with a safety mindset to keep associates, customers and the public injury-free.
• Oversee and develop drivers and Transportation associates through coaching and policy training.
• Discuss performance with Sr. Transportation Managers and create improvement plans.
• Foster upward communication and motivate the team to meet goals.
• Direct and supervise drivers and clerical staff to ensure productivity and safety.
• Participate in interviewing and hiring within Transportation; set service/safety targets.
• Ensure DOT compliance and cost-effective delivery operations.
• Identify waste and improve processes for safer, more efficient work.

Skills

Safety leadership

People development

DOT knowledge

Operations management

Communication

Financial/data interpretation

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Transportation to lead a safety-forward Transportation department focused on people, service, and cost, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely outbound shipments to customers and other distribution centers.

The role emphasizes coaching drivers, maintaining DOT compliance, and driving cost-effective, high-quality operations while partnering with Sr. Transportation Managers to address gaps and enable continuous improvement.