At Ferraro Foods, our Transportation team keeps our operations moving and ensures customers receive their deliveries safely and on time. The Transportation Manager plays a key role in overseeing daily transportation operations, including dispatch, routing, driver performance, and the training and development of new driver hires.
We're looking for a hands-on Transportation Manager with strong foodservice delivery experience who can lead drivers, solve problems quickly, and keep daily operations running safely and efficiently.
What You'll Be Working On- Oversee daily transportation operations, including routing, dispatching, and driver coordination
- Manage the morning dispatch process for Class A and Class B Drivers
- Troubleshoot routing, delivery, and staffing issues and follow up with drivers throughout the day
- Handle driver and Driver Helper callouts and coordinate alternate solutions to keep deliveries moving
- Communicate with customers, Customer Service, Sales, drivers, and other internal teams regarding delivery times and service issues
- Serve as a key point of communication between Transportation and Sales
- Analyze routes on an ongoing basis and identify opportunities to improve efficiency
- Review driver feedback and make appropriate adjustments to route order and sequencing
- Supervise and audit RoadNet maintenance and routing activity
- Monitor truck utilization during the routing process, including weight and cube
- Coach and counsel drivers and helpers to improve performance and ensure adherence to company policies
- Address attendance, performance, conduct, and other policy concerns through appropriate corrective action
- Support the training and development of newly hired drivers
- Ensure drivers comply with DOT regulations, state and federal laws, OSHA requirements, and company policies
- Report driver accidents, incidents, and injuries to Safety and Human Resources
- Identify and recommend improvements to departmental policies and practices
The Ingredients for Success- Active Class A or Class B CDL required
- 5+ years of foodservice delivery experience
- Transportation supervisory or management experience preferred
- Working knowledge of RoadNet preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage a busy workload
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
- High school diploma or equivalent work-related experience preferred
Why You'll Love Working Here- Lead a critical part of our day-to-day foodservice distribution operation
- Work in a hands-on role where your decisions directly impact drivers, deliveries, and customers
- Help develop drivers and improve transportation performance and efficiency
- Join an established foodservice organization with nearly 50 years in the industry
- Be part of a team that values accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence
The Details- Schedule: Monday - Friday | 4:00 AM start, with flexibility for afternoons and weekends based on operational needs.
- Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience
- Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid holidays, and additional voluntary benefit offerings
Apply today and help lead the team that keeps Ferraro Foods moving! Monday - Friday | 4:00 AM start, with flexibility for afternoons and weekends based on operational needs.
