Transportation Manager
Taylor Farms is looking for Transportation Manager in Tolleson, AZ.
This local job opportunity with ID 3639412870 is live since 2026-04-15 16:49:11.
We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Transportation Manager to oversee day-to-day operations in a fast-paced fresh foods and salads manufacturing environment. Responsible for managing the transportation/logistics department. Hires, trains, and supervises employees and manages scheduling of shipments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee transportation department, including its assets, financials and employees.
- Manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.
- Ensure customer goods move from production through the supply chain to the end user.
- Supervise transportation, reverse logistics and supply chain solutions.
- Establish quality transportation services.
- Develop partnerships with outside carriers in shipping.
- Plan and implement budgets.
- Utilize services of less-than-truckload carriers and air-forwarders to handle fulfillment shipments.
- Supervise scheduling of shipments.
- Review financial reports.
- Manage performance of branch employees with emphasis on productivity, efficiency, and service delivery.
- Lead all distribution and transportation planning and strategic activities.
- Recruit, interview, select, train, motivate, coach, and mentor transportation supervisors and transport drivers.
- Assist in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement opportunities and customer satisfaction opportunities.
- Maintains safety and cleanliness in the yard.
- Creates and maintains transportation SOP's.
- Works with the facility safety manager on all safety concerns.
Qualifications:
- Proven work experience as a Transportation Manager/Supervisor
- Solid knowledge of supply chain management
- Experience in preparing and tracking orders
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to supervise and train staff
- Problem-solving abilities
- Strong financial understanding of lease agreements and budgeting
- High school diploma
- BSc in Supply Chain, Logistics or relevant field is a plus
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to work a full-time schedule including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
- Ability to lift 50+
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, lift, push and pull.
- Ability to withstand 40-degree temperatures for extended periods of time.
- Ability to withstand 32-degree temperatures occasionally.
- Must be able to speak, read and write English.