Transportation Manager

US Foods is one of America's leading foodservice distributors, providing innovative solutions to restaurants, healthcare, hospitality, and other foodservice customers. With a nationwide network and a strong commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction, US Foods plays a crucial role in delivering fresh, safe, and reliable food products efficiently. The company is recognized for its dedication to employee engagement, community impact, and continuous improvement across its operations.

The role of Manager, Transportation at US Foods is pivotal in ensuring the smooth management and operation of the Transportation department. This position focuses on fostering a culture centered on people, safety, customer service, and cost efficiency. The manager leads the team of drivers and transportation associates, emphasizing safe and profitable transportation operations that guarantee accuracy and timely delivery of outbound shipments to customers and other distribution centers. This role requires a strategic leader who can effectively develop staff through coaching, training, and performance management while maintaining compliance with safety and legal regulations such as DOT guidelines.

Stepping into this role, the Manager will oversee daily transportation activities and mentor personnel to uphold best-in-class service standards. The position demands strong problem-solving skills to preemptively address delivery challenges, ensure regulatory adherence, and continually seek opportunities for process improvements to reduce waste and elevate safety. The Manager will also participate actively in hiring processes and foster an environment that encourages open communication, associate engagement, and retention aligned with US Foods' values.

This role involves a blend of office work and time spent on the road, necessitating flexibility and resilience to work in various environments including truck cabins and warehouse settings. With essential duties including conducting safety meetings, accident investigations, shift scheduling, and maintaining driver qualifications, this role supports the company’s commitment to excellence in transportation.

Candidates for this position typically have a minimum of three years of transportation or warehouse distribution experience, along with supervisory experience. Knowledge of transportation operations, DOT regulations, OSHA standards, and inventory control processes is critical. The role may involve some travel and offers a competitive salary range from $71,000 to $110,000, along with comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, and more. Overall, this position is ideal for an experienced transportation leader looking to contribute to a high-performing, safety-focused, and customer-oriented team at a major U.S. foodservice company.