Manager, Transportation & Logistics
Company: US Foods, Inc.
Location: Mankato
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
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) . Travel:
•10% travel required, typically for mandatory meetings and/or
training. ? Education/Training: • High school diploma or GED
required; college degree preferred. This role will also receive
annual incentive plan bonus up to 10% of base salary.? ?Benefits
for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending
accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and
long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life
insurance. To review available benefits, please click here:
https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html . 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 1: 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 2: OCCASIONALLY CLIMB/BALANCE 3:
OCCASIONALLY STOOP/SQUAT: OCCASIONALLY KNEEL: OCCASIONALLY BEND:
OCCASIONALLY REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY TWIST: OCCASIONALLY
GRASP OBJECTS 4: OCCASIONALLY MANIPULATE OBJECTS 5: OCCASIONALLY
MANUAL DEXTERITY 6: OCCASIONALLY 1 (Drive Vehicle: Van, pallet
jack) 2 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, dolly, product) 3 (Climb/Balance:
In/out of trucks) 4 (Grasp Objects: Pens, telephone, paper,
computer mouse, boxes, hand truck handle/control, dolly handle,
steering wheel) 5 (Manipulate Objects: Paper files, spread sheets,
boxes of product, hand truck/dolly gear shift) 6 (Manual Dexterity:
Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)
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