Transportation Manager

US Foods is a leading foodservice distributor committed to providing quality products and exceptional service to the food industry. As one of America’s largest foodservice distributors, US Foods serves a diverse range of customers ranging from independent restaurants to healthcare and hospitality sectors. The company prides itself on creating a community of food people who are passionate about making a difference in the culinary world. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, US Foods continually strives to enhance its offerings and exceed customer expectations. The company culture emphasizes teamwork, safety, and driving results while maintaining a commitment to diversity and inclusion. US Foods provides its employees with a supportive environment designed to foster professional growth and development, alongside competitive compensation and benefits packages.

The role of Manager, Transportation at US Foods plays a critical part in ensuring the effective management of transportation operations aligned with company goals around safety, service, and cost efficiency. This leadership position requires overseeing the Transportation department culture and daily operations that focus on meaningful driver engagement, delivering best-in-class services to customers, and maintaining safe, profitable operations. The manager will leverage experience in transportation management to lead a team that includes drivers and clerical associates, driving productivity and compliance across outbound shipments to customers and other distribution centers. The Manager, Transportation will champion a safety-first mindset by instilling rigorous safety procedures, providing ongoing training, and promoting a culture of accountability. Their responsibilities include coaching and developing transportation staff, addressing performance issues in partnership with senior leadership, and ensuring adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. This role requires effective communication, strong leadership, and the ability to interpret and analyze operational and financial data to optimize delivery performance. The position offers a competitive salary range of $60,000 to $95,000 annually, depending on experience and location, with eligibility for an annual incentive plan bonus. Additional benefits include health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, disability coverage, employee stock purchase opportunities, and more. Travel requirements are modest at about 10%, usually for mandatory meetings or training sessions. The Manager, Transportation will also handle physical aspects of the job involving time spent both in office settings and on the road with drivers, requiring physical stamina and adaptability to various working conditions. Overall, this role is perfect for individuals looking to lead and innovate within a dynamic food distribution environment and contribute to the company’s continued success by promoting a safe, efficient, and engaged transportation team.