Job Description

Senior Transportation Manager – Food Distribution

Location: New Brunswick, NJ Salary: $100,000 - $160,000 DOE + Comprehensive Benefits

Lead the Transportation Operation That Keeps America's Food Supply Moving

Are you an experienced transportation leader who thrives in a fast-paced food distribution environment? Do you have a proven history of improving fleet performance, reducing transportation costs, leading high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional customer service?

Our client, a growing leader in food distribution, is seeking a Senior Transportation Manager to oversee transportation, warehousing, and distribution operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic leader who understands the complexities of food logistics and can drive operational excellence while maintaining the highest safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead all transportation operations for a high-volume food distribution network.
• Manage transportation supervisors, dispatchers, drivers, and support personnel.
• Oversee fleet utilization, routing, scheduling, and delivery performance.
• Partner closely with warehouse leadership to optimize outbound operations.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, FDA, and food safety regulations.
• Develop and monitor transportation KPIs including:
• On-time delivery
• Cost per mile
• Driver productivity
• Equipment utilization
• Customer service metrics
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Manage transportation budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Build, mentor, and develop transportation leadership teams.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Warehouse, Procurement, and Customer Service departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of recent leadership experience in:
• Food Distribution
• Transportation Operations
• Distribution Center Operations
• Warehouse Management
• Strong understanding of refrigerated and/or food distribution logistics.
• Experience managing large transportation teams.
• Knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and food safety regulations.
• Experience with TMS, WMS, routing software, and transportation analytics.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but equivalent experience will be considered.
• Bilingual a plus(Spanish and English)

What Sets You Apart?

We're looking for leaders—not managers.

When applying, tell us your Top 5 Career Accomplishments, including measurable results such as:

• Cost reductions you've implemented
• Fleet or transportation efficiencies achieved
• On-time delivery improvements
• Safety record improvements
• Warehouse or distribution productivity gains
• Team growth and leadership accomplishments
• Budget responsibility
• Transportation network optimization
• Customer satisfaction improvements
• Awards or recognition

Show us your numbers. We want measurable accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to lead and deliver results.

Preferred Experience

• Foodservice Distribution
• Grocery Distribution
• Cold Chain Logistics
• Refrigerated Transportation
• Multi-site Distribution Operations
• Private Fleet Management
• High-volume Distribution Centers

Compensation & Benefits

• $100,000 - $160,000 DOE
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Stable, growing organization

If you're a proven transportation leader ready to make an impact in a dynamic food distribution environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and include your resume along with your Top 5 Greatest Career Accomplishments. Show us the numbers that set you apart. Send this information to linda.powell@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.