Transportation Operations

Johnson & Johnson

Transportation Operations Manager overseeing logistics operations at Johnson & Johnson, ensuring timely and safe deliveries while managing supplier relationships and core teams.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeJacksonville • Florida, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,000 - $177,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overseeing transportation activities to ensure shipments are delivered timely and safely.
Working in a complex matrix organization, collaborating with business partners, distribution centers, and procurement.
Supporting core teams in route optimization and shipment consolidation.
Monitoring and analyzing performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
Managing relationships with transportation suppliers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a closely related discipline is required.
Advanced degrees or professional certifications in transportation or supply chain management are advantageous.
Experience in transportation operations within the healthcare sector is preferred.
Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the capacity to manage, inspire, and develop diverse teams.
Previous experience as a team leader or supervisor in a transportation environment is highly valued.
Outstanding organizational skills, adeptness in problem-solving, and effective communication are essential.
Ability to respond confidently and effectively to critical situations, including supporting crisis preparedness and response initiatives.
Experience in risk management and contingency planning to ensure resilience in transportation operations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

logisticssupply chain managementtransportation operationsroute optimizationshipment consolidationperformance metrics analysisrisk managementcontingency planning

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcommunicationcrisis preparednessrelationship management

Certifications

professional certifications in transportationadvanced degrees in supply chain management