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Transportation Manager Classification: Exempt Salary Range: $ 70,000 - $ 80,000 Reports to: Operations Manager Date: October 2026 Job Description Ensure adequate staffing to deliver excellent customer service on a daily basis. Ensure drivers and coordinators are trained to verify quality, accuracy and correctly deliver product to the customer. Ensure safety awareness and prevention in the transportation department and within the facility is continuous to prevent accidents.
Essential Functions: Assists with directions to the Shift Supervisors to ensure they have the resources to run the shift properly. Follows up with team regarding issues on the field during their shift Manages department personnel to ensure flights are serviced and catered on time, meeting customer requirements and preventing aircraft departure delays. Attentive to last-minute changes as required by customers. Communicate with customers, shifts, and all internal departments to ensure the above level of customer satisfaction is achieved. Responsible for the safety and security of all transportation-related operations. Work in safe manner to prevent accidents to self and coworkers. Effectively provides a safe-working environment for all employees daily. Immediately investigates, documents, and reports all on the job accidents following company safety procedures. Produces required shift reports /documentation/driver logs/investigation & documentation vehicle damage. Communicate all related matters to personnel with daily debriefings. In charge of overseeing entire building in their shift.
Skills and Qualifications: Able to understand, read, communicate and write in English. Must be RELIABLE & PROFESSIONAL Able to work with others as a TEAM PLAYER and efficiently direct team. Able to work in a fast-paced demanding environment. Computer literate – use of Excel & Word Operation management experience – min 5 years. Knowledge of HACCP and FDA guidelines Strong customer service skills Must have a CDL license. Supervisory Responsibility This position has supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position.
Hours of work: Flexible including weekends Travel 20% Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Physical Demands The physical requirements for this position may include, but are not limited to:
  • Standing/Walking: Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods (8–12 hours per shift), often on concrete or other hard surfaces.
  • Lifting/Carrying: Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 25 lbs. (occasionally more with assistance or equipment).
  • Repetitive Motions: Use of hands and arms for repetitive tasks such as packing, sorting, or operating machinery.
  • Reaching/Bending: Frequent reaching overhead, bending, stooping, and crouching throughout the shift.
  • Manual Dexterity: Use of fine motor skills for tasks requiring precision and coordination, such as operating controls or using small tools.
  • Climbing: Occasionally climb ladders or stairs to access equipment or elevated workstations.
  • Visual Requirements: Ability to visually inspect products, labels, or equipment for quality and safety standards.
  • Auditory Requirements: Ability to hear alarms, machine sounds, and verbal communication in a noisy environment.
  • PPE Use: Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment if needed (e.g., gloves, hairnets, earplugs, safety glasses, steel-toe boots) for the duration of the shift. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Standard hours and days of work may vary based on production schedules and operational needs, including flight schedules. Evening, weekends, and holiday work may be required, as well as occasional overtime. Travel
No travel is required Other Duties Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and activities associated with the position. Additional tasks may be assigned as necessary, and duties may change with or without notice.
Benefits: Flying Food Group LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • Medical, prescription drug coverage, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans
  • Flexible spending accounts and employee assistance programs •Retirement program (401k) with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement and pet insurance
  • MetLife- Legal Program

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