Transportation Manager

Overview

Are you Driven to Lead? Charlie’s Produce Oregon Division is seeking a Transportation Manager with the ambition and experience to steer our large fleet of drivers on the road to excellence.

With over 45 years’ experience delivering nourishment to communities across the West coast, Charlie’s Produce is a leading produce distributor to restaurants, grocery stores, institutions, and wholesalers.

As the Transportation Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient, safe, and timely delivery of our products while navigating the complexities of state and federal regulations in an ever-changing business landscape.

Managerial responsibilities including scheduling, logistics, hiring, training, and performance management. This position will also provide leadership, coaching, and training to transportation staff, as well as ensuring accountability and compliance with company policies.

The Transportation Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing all facets of our Oregon transportation department, with the ability to directly contribute to our company’s regional expansion and overall business growth.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to get behind the wheel and drive your professional development to new heights.

What we offer :

• An amazing employee owned company culture!
• Medical / Dental / Vision on the first of the month following hire
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k)
• Paid vacations, paid sick time, paid holidays
• Onsite parking
• Coverage under State Sick Leave
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Responsibilities

• Personnel Management : Lead and manage a dedicated team within the transportation department, overseeing hiring, training, and day-to-day supervision.
• Equipment Management : Manage and maintain the transportation fleet, ensuring all vehicles are in optimal condition and compliant with safety standards.
• Operational Efficiency : Strategically organize and adjust transportation schedules to ensure the timely delivery of products, optimizing routes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, and utilizing your experience to streamline processes.
• Compliance Management : Maintain a comprehensive understanding of state and federal regulations governing the transportation industry.

Ensure that the transportation department adheres to all relevant compliance standards.

Culture Management : Foster a culture of camaraderie, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within the transportation team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of transportation department management.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Customer service-driven mindset with a professional and solutions-oriented approach to resolving issues and concerns.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic and ever-changing business environment, making informed decisions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
• Strong understanding of state and federal regulations impacting the transportation industry, including working knowledge of FMCSR (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations) and Oregon regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ADP WorkforceNow a plus.
• For insurance purposes, current CDL A driver license, medical card, and driving record in good standing is required.

Charlie's Produce is the largest privately owned produce wholesalers on the West Coast. We are passionate about produce, our people and pride ourselves in our prompt service, quality products, and customer satisfaction.