Manager, Transportation & Logistics

US Foods is a leading foodservice distributor in the United States, dedicated to providing high-quality products and superior service to its extensive network of customers, including restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. As one of the largest food distributors in the nation, US Foods prides itself on its commitment to operational excellence, sustainability, and fostering a positive workplace culture centered around safety, innovation, and teamwork. With a strong emphasis on community involvement and continuous improvement, US Foods offers robust career opportunities for individuals passionate about the food and logistics industry.

The role of Manager, Transportation at US Foods is a critical leadership position responsible for ensuring efficient, safe, and cost-effective transportation operations. This role oversees the Transportation department, cultivating a culture oriented around people, safety, service, and cost management. The Manager will engage meaningfully with drivers and other transportation personnel to drive operational efficiency and deliver best-in-class service to customers. Key responsibilities include managing daily outbound shipments to customers and distribution centers while ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory requirements. This position requires a hands-on leader proficient in coaching, developing teams, and problem-solving to maintain service delivery excellence.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $75,000 to $115,000 annually, dependent upon relevant experience, specific skills, educational background, and geographic location. The role may include incentive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits package that covers health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, disability insurance, and an employee stock purchase plan. This position also necessitates some travel, approximately 10%, typically for mandatory meetings and training sessions.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience in transportation, delivery, or warehouse distribution and at least one year of experience leading a workforce. Experience as a driver is considered a plus. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication, and people development skills along with a robust understanding of DOT regulations, OSHA, and other relevant regulatory frameworks. Additionally, proficiency in interpreting financial and operational data and basic computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office tools, is required.

The Manager, Transportation will play a pivotal role in establishing and sustaining a safety-first culture by championing safety procedures and compliance, conducting routine safety and driver meetings, and investigating incidents promptly to implement corrective actions. This role includes supervising union and/or non-union drivers and coordinating closely with internal teams such as warehouse leaders and sales departments, as well as external customers to ensure operational success and exceptional service delivery.

US Foods values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. This role offers candidates a chance to be part of a dynamic company that values innovation, supports employee growth, and contributes to foodservice excellence across the country.