US Foods

Transportation Manager

US Foods

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Rosemont • Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Lead with a safety mindset that ensures that every US Foods associate, our customers, and the general public with whom our drivers interact remain injury free, always.
  • Oversee and develop drivers and Transportation associates through one-on-one coaching, training on policy and procedures, assisting in problem resolution when required, and leading by example.
  • Create an atmosphere in which upward communication is encouraged, and motivate associates to achieve department goals and objectives.
  • Direct and supervise the work and productivity of drivers and clerical associates within the Transportation department.
  • Build high-performing teams by participating in interviewing and hiring Transportation personnel, in conjunction with Sr. Transportation Managers.
  • Monitor production goals and maintain a zero-error attitude to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction.
  • Conduct routine Safety and Driver Meetings. Oversee maintenance of driver qualification files.

Requirements

  • Minimum of three years of experience in transportation/delivery or warehouse distribution required.
  • Minimum of one year of experience overseeing a workforce required.
  • Experience as a driver a plus.
  • Broad knowledge of transportation/delivery operations, methods and procedures.
  • Strong leadership, communication and people development skills.
  • Strong understanding of DOT requirements. Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
  • Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office).
  • High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
Benefits
  • This application is only available to active-duty service members eligible to participate in a DoD SkillBridge Internship.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
transportation operationsdelivery operationsinventory controlfinancial data interpretationoperational data interpretation
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationpeople developmentcoachingproblem resolutionmotivation
Certifications
high school diplomaGED