Senior Transportation Manager
US Foods
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Roanoke • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $75,000 - $120,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Achieve all safety, service, and cost targets in the Transportation department.
- Oversee and develop Transportation Managers through one-on-one coaching, training on policy and procedures, assisting in problem resolution when required, and leading by example.
- Oversee and develop drivers and Transportation personnel by discussing performance with Transportation Managers and creating plans to address gaps.
- Build high-performing teams by reviewing staffing requirements and monitoring interviewing and hiring of Transportation personnel.
- Monitor production goals and maintain a zero-error attitude to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure optimum delivery reliability to the customer by developing efficient and effective production flow processes and identifying process improvement and cost reduction strategies that are in line with business objectives.
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of experience in transportation/delivery supervision required.
- Broad knowledge of transportation/delivery operations, methods and procedures.
- Strong leadership, communication and people development skills.
- Ability to openly and effectively communicate with all associates/departments within the company.
- Strong understanding of DOT, inventory control, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
- Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
transportation operationsdelivery supervisionprocess improvementcost reduction strategiesinventory controlfinancial data interpretationoperational data interpretation
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationpeople developmentcoachingproblem resolutionteam buildingperformance management
Certifications
DOT complianceOSHA compliance