Transportation Manager

US Foods

. Ensure a Transportation department culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeColumbia • South Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills to manage transportation operations effectively while ensuring adherence to DOT regulations and safety procedures. Capable of developing personnel through coaching and training, while driving engagement and achieving operational goals.

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Transportation Operations ManagementDOT Regulations ComplianceLeadership and People DevelopmentPerformance Monitoring and CoachingInventory Control Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Transportation OperationsPerformance MonitoringCoaching and TrainingProblem ResolutionData InterpretationSafety ProceduresRegulatory CompliancePhysical Activity RequirementsDriving ExperienceWarehouse Distribution

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationMotivationEngagementTeam Development

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

DOT RequirementsOSHA ComplianceTransportation Personnel ManagementOutbound ShipmentsCost-Effective Solutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure a Transportation department culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost
Manage personnel and drive efficient transportation operations
Ensure safe, accurate, and timely outbound shipments to customers and other distribution centers
Champion safety procedures, processes, and training
Oversee and develop drivers and Transportation associates through coaching, training, problem resolution, and leading by example
Discuss performance with Senior Transportation Managers and create plans to address gaps
Motivate associates to achieve department goals and objectives
Direct and supervise drivers and clerical associates
Drive associate engagement and retention and reinforce US Foods values
Participate in interviewing and hiring Transportation personnel
Review performance, coach on service and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action
Monitor production goals and maintain accuracy and customer satisfaction
Troubleshoot delivery problems and implement cost-effective and legal solutions
Ensure adherence to DOT regulations
Identify and stop waste and improve processes
Conduct routine safety and driver meetings
Maintain driver qualification files
Investigate accidents, maintain accident files, track causes, and take preventative action
Schedule working shifts using planning tools such as Microsoft Excel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of three years of experience in transportation/delivery or warehouse distribution required
Minimum of one year of experience overseeing a workforce required
Experience as a driver a plus
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, including Microsoft Office
10% travel required, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training
High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred
Must be able to perform the listed physical activities and lifting/carrying requirements
Must be able to frequently drive vehicles and sit
Must be able to occasionally stand, walk, lift, carry, push/pull, climb/balance, stoop/squat, kneel, bend, reach, twist, grasp, manipulate objects, and perform manual dexterity tasks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive plan bonus may apply
Health insurance
Pre-tax spending accounts
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee stock purchase plan
Life insurance