Transportation Manager
Core
Coordinate daily transportation operations, manage department budget, and oversee a fleet of ~30 drivers and support staff to ensure efficient delivery and safety compliance.
Role type
Senior transportation operations manager
Builds
Daily delivery routes and logistics operations for a wholesale produce company
Domain
Food supply chain / Transportation logistics
Required skills
DOT regulations knowledge, budget management, P&L analysis, fleet scheduling, driver performance management, staff training, route optimization, vendor communication
Preferred skills
Commercial driving license, Spanish language proficiency, MS Excel pivot tables, ADP time and attendance systems
Technologies
MS Outlook, ADP, computerized routing systems, spreadsheet software
Responsibilities
Schedule drivers and manage staffing levels, monitor computerized routing and create route adjustments, audit driver logs and pre-check lists, manage driver onboarding and performance reviews, coordinate maintenance of equipment, develop and review division profit and loss statements, initiate capital expenditure requests, conduct staff meetings on safety objectives, communicate with sales, buying, and warehouse staff regarding operations and vendor issues.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC