Sr. Manager, Transportation - Perth Amboy, NJ
Core
Lead a transportation department focused on safety, service, and cost efficiency for outbound food shipments to customers and distribution centers.
Role type
Senior Manager, Transportation Operations
Builds
Safe, accurate, and timely daily outbound food shipments
Domain
Food & Beverage / Logistics & Transportation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (logistics operations)
Required skills
Unionized workforce management, DOT regulations compliance, safety culture development, team coaching and performance management, process improvement, cost reduction strategies, grievance handling
Preferred skills
Experience leading unionized drivers, dispatchers, and routers
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Responsibilities
Achieve safety, service, and cost targets; oversee and develop Transportation Managers; manage driver performance and retention; monitor production goals and troubleshoot delivery issues; interpret collective bargaining agreements and handle grievances; analyze daily performance measures to recommend operational changes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
