US Foods

US Foods

Transportation Manager

Memphis TN

Sponsorship not specified$11k-$20kDetected 5 days ago
Outbound SalesExcelHRISLeadershipCommunicationMentoringMicrosoft OfficeOSHA

About the role

  • Ensure team understands and adheres to DOT regulations. • Identify and stop waste, and improve processes to complete work more safely and efficiently. • Conduct routine Safety and Driver Meetings.
  • 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.
  • Will spend time in an office working on a computer.

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 associates by discussing performance with Sr. Transportation Managers and creating plans to address gaps.
  • 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. Drive associate engagement and retention, and create a culture that embodies US Foods values.
  • Build high-performing teams by participating in interviewing and hiring Transportation personnel, in conjunction with Sr. Transportation Managers. Review performance, coach on service and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
  • Monitor production goals and maintain a zero-error attitude to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction.
  • Anticipate, analyze and troubleshoot problems with deliveries and devise cost-effective and legal solutions; act to implement same.
  • Investigate all accidents, maintain an accident file, track causes and take appropriate preventative action.

Requirements

  • Minimum of three years of experience in transportation/delivery or warehouse distribution required.
  • Minimum of one year of experience overseeing a workforce required.
  • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Strong understanding of DOT requirements.
  • Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
  • 10% travel required, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training. ​
  • 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.
  • High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
  • 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.
  • Experience as a driver a plus.

Skills

  • 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).

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
  • This role may also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.
  • ​Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

Company info

  • Transportation leaders and coworkers; Drivers; Warehouse leaders; Internal customers across departments (e.g., Sales)
  • 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***

This listing is sourced directly from US Foods's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.