Transportation Manager

Ajulia Executive Search • Full-time • Shrewsbury, MA, US • $120,000 - $125,000 / year • 3d ago

2nd Shift

Experience in Transportation Supervision
Complete understanding of DOT Rules and Regulations
Ensure all transportation activities meet food‑grade handling, sanitation, and temperature‑control standards.
Fleet supervisory/transportation role managing a large fleet of CDL vehicles.
Support HACCP, GMP, and other food‑safety programs related to transport and loading/unloading.

Oversees all transportation and delivery operations for a high‑volume food manufacturing or distribution environment. Ensures safe, compliant, and efficient fleet performance while maintaining strict adherence to DOT/FMCSR regulations and food‑safety standards. Leads driver teams, supervises routing and dispatch, manages fleet safety programs, and partners with warehouse and operations leadership to deliver exceptional customer service.

Are you looking to make a career change to a stable company? This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and paid PTO.Does this position match your future career goals? Then this opportunity could be the right fit for you.

Employment Type:

Permanent Full-time

Why should you apply?

Excellent work environment with growth opportunities
Great Benefits
Financial Growth

Responsibilities:

Manage and improve operational practices.
Allocate resources and materials to meet project deadlines.
Track and forecast operational trends and analysis.
Must be able to maintain and grow existing business.
Ensure all transportation activities meet food‑grade handling, sanitation, and temperature‑control standards.
Support HACCP, GMP, and other food‑safety programs related to transport and loading/unloading.
Monitor operational performance, assess quality and delivery requirements, track KPI metrics, and publish monthly results.
Oversee all team operations, ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget.
Maintain and monitor DOT compliance for all company drivers and vehicles.
Ensure driver qualification files, medical cards, vehicle inspections, and Hours of Service (HOS) logs meet FMCSA requirements.
Conduct periodic internal audits to verify compliance and readiness for DOT, insurance, or third‑party reviews.
Lead post‑incident reviews involving fleet or driver activity and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Partner with fleet maintenance to ensure all vehicles meet regulatory and company safety standards.

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 plusyears of transportation or fleet management experience, preferably in the food manufacturing or distribution industry.
Prior experience in manufacturing or logistics environments strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, FMCSA, and DOT regulations.
Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical problem‑solving skills.
Experience in Transportation Supervision.
Complete understanding of DOT Rules and Regulations.
Previous experience in operations or other related fields.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong project management skills.
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Strong leadership qualities.

Benefits:

Great Pay
Very Competitive Benefits Package
Excellent work environment with growth opportunities
Immediate Hire

Jasleen Kaur

jasleen@ajuliaexecutivesearch.com

Ajulia Executive Search is a search firm specializing in Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal and Pharmaceutical positions. This is a confidential search for one of our preferred clients. It is a direct hire position that includes competitive compensation and full comprehensive benefit package.

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