US Foods
Sr. Transportation Manager
Phoenix AZ · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$11k-$20kDetected 107 days ago
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Entry-level history0
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Lottery odds (Level I)39
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About the role
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Achieve all safety, service, and cost targets in the Transportation department.
- Anticipate, analyze and troubleshoot problems with deliveries and devise cost-effective and legal solutions; direct managers on implementation.
- Must spend portion of working time in a truck with drivers, exposed to noise and vibration levels which may be higher than those typically experienced in passenger cars.
Responsibilities
- Champion safety procedures, processes and training to create and maintain a safety-first culture in the Transportation department.
- Oversee and develop drivers and Transportation personnel by discussing performance with Transportation Managers and creating plans to address gaps. Drive associate engagement and retention, and create a culture that embodies US Foods values.
- 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.
- Build high-performing teams by reviewing staffing requirements and monitoring interviewing and hiring of Transportation personnel. Review performance, coach to achieve service and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
- DRIVE VEHICLE 1: OCCASIONALLY
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of experience in transportation/delivery supervision required.
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- 10% travel required, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.
- 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.
- Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:
Nice to have
- High school diploma or GED required
- college degree preferred.
Skills
- 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.).
- High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
Compensation
- depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds).
Benefits
- https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.
- Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds).
Company info
- ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE?
- Join Our Community of Food People!
- Manager, Transportation will ensure a Transportation department culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost through meaningful engagements with Transportation leaders and associates, best in-class service to customers, and safe and profitable operations.
- They will use their expertise in transportation operations to ensure safe, accurate and timely daily outbound shipments to customers and other distribution centers within the organization, and to ensure a secure working environment for all team members.
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
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