Sr. Transportation Manager

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE ( Join Our Community of Food People The Sr. 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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES u2022 Achieve all safety, service, and cost targets in the Transportation department. 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. Champion safety procedures, processes and training to create and maintain a safety-first culture in the Transportation department. u2022 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. u2022 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. u2022 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. u2022 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; direct managers on implementation. Interpret and ensure compliance with company, state, and federal DOT regulations. u2022 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. u2022 Identify and stop waste, and improve processes to complete work more safely and efficiently. u2022 Analyze daily performance measures; identify any weaknesses; and recommend changes to the VP Operations to ensure that productivity objectives are achieved. u2022 In union facilities, assist HR and the VP Operations in interpreting the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement, administering appropriate discipline, settling routine grievances and participating in arbitrations as required. u2022 Other duties assigned by manager. SUPERVISION: u2022 Direct: Transportation Managers, union and/or non-union transportation associates (Dispatchers, Transportation Clerks, etc.), Routers (location-dependent) u2022 Indirect: Union and/or non-union drivers RELATIONSHIPS u2022 Internal: Transportation leaders and coworkers; VP Operations; Drivers; Routers; Warehouse leaders; Internal customers across departments (e.g., Sales) u2022 External: Customers WORK ENVIRONMENT u2022 Will spend time in an office working on a computer. 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Related Experience/Requirements: u2022 Minimum of five years of experience in transportation/delivery supervision required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: u2022 Broad knowledge of transportation/delivery operations, methods and procedures. u2022 Strong leadership, communication and people development skills. u2022 Ability to openly and effectively communicate with all associates/departments within the company. u2022 Strong understanding of DOT, inventory control, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements. u2022 Ability to interpret financial and operational data. u2022 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.). Travel: u202210% travel required, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training. Education/Training: u2022 High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: u2022 Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time: _OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER_ JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY: STAND: OCCASIONALLY WALK: OCCASIONALLY DRIVE VEHICLE 1: OCCASIONALLY SIT: OCCASIONALLY _LIFT_ 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY 11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY 21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY 51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER _CARRY_ 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY 11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY 21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY 51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER PUSH/PULL 2: OCCASIONALLY CLIMB/BALANCE 3: OCCASIONALLY STOOP/SQUAT: OCCASIONALLY KNEEL: OCCASIONALLY BEND: OCCASIONALLY REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY TWIST: OCCASIONALLY GRASP OBJECTS 4: FREQUENTLY MANIPULATE OBJECTS 5: OCCASIONALLY MANUAL DEXTERITY 6: OCCASIONALLY 1 (Drive Vehicle: Van, pallet jack) 2 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, dolly, product) 3 (Climb/Balance: In/Out of trucks) 4 (Grasp Objects: Pens, telephone, paper, computer mouse, boxes, hand truck handle/control, dolly handle, steering wheel) 5 (Manipulate Objects: Paper files, spread sheets, boxes of product, hand truck/dolly gear shift) 6 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers) Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $75,000 - $120,000 EOEu2013 Race/Color/Religion/Sex/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status Puede ver este sitio de empleo y aplicaciu00f3n en espau00f1ol utilizando la configuraciu00f3n de su navegador o telu00e9fono mu00f3vil. Haga clic a continuaciu00f3n para obtener mu00e1s informaciu00f3n. Microsoft Edge ( Google Chrome Safari iPhone Androide ( US Foods is one of Americau2019s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit to learn more. 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Created: 2025-12-05