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Transportation Manager - Topeka, KS
Transportation Manager - Topeka, KS-May 2024
Topeka
May 3, 2025
ABOUT US FOODS
US Foods is a leading food service distributor, partnering with approximately 250,000 restaurants and food service operators.
10,000+ employees
Food & Beverage, Information Technology
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About Transportation Manager - Topeka, KS

  ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE.

  Join Our Community of Food People!

  The Transportation Manager will ensure a Transportation department culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost through meaningful engagements with drivers, best in-class service to customers, and safe and profitable operations. They will use their experience in transportation operations to manage personnel and drive efficient transportation operations through the associates they lead, ensuring the safe, accurate and timely daily outbound shipments to customers and other distribution centers within the organization.

  Schedule: 8 am - 6 pm (M-F); Moderate computer skills highly preferred. Experience leading employee CDL drivers is required.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • 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.

  • 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. Ensure all drivers and other Transportation department associates are appropriately trained in job duties as well as safety and legal responsibilities.

  • 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. 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.

  Oversee maintenance of driver qualification files.

  • Investigate all accidents, maintain an accident file, track causes and take appropriate preventative action.

  • Effectively schedule working shifts by leveraging appropriate planning tools (i.e., Microsoft Excel)

  • Other duties assigned by manager.

  SUPERVISION:

  • Direct: Union and/or non-union Drivers

  RELATIONSHIPS

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

  • External: Customers

  WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • May spend significant amount of time on the road. 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.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  Related Experience/Requirements:

  • 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.

  Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • 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).

  Education/Training:

  • High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.

  PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 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 FREQUENTLY

  SIT FREQUENTLY

  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 OCCASIONALLY

  CLIMB/BALANCE OCCASIONALLY

  STOOP/SQUAT OCCASIONALLY

  KNEEL OCCASIONALLY

  BEND OCCASIONALLY

  REACH ABOVE SHOULDER OCCASIONALLY

  TWIST OCCASIONALLY

  GRASP OBJECTS OCCASIONALLY

  MANIPULATE OBJECTS OCCASIONALLY

  MANUAL DEXTERITY OCCASIONALLY

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  EOE* Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*

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  iPhone

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  US Foods is one of America’s 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 www.usfoods.com to learn more.

  US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found here (https://www.usfoods.com/content/dam/usf/pdf/Policies/HR/USF_CCPA_policy.pdf) .

  US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

  EEO is the Law poster is available here (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .

  EEO is the Law poster supplement is available here (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf) .

  Pay Transparency policy statement is available here (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .

  US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-873-2468. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.

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