Head of Transportation Job at Confidential, Benicia, CA

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  • Confidential
  • Benicia, CA

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall transportation function including routing, scheduling, fleet operations, and driver performance

• Develop and implement strategies to improve cost efficiency, service quality, and on-time delivery performance

• Manage departmental budgets, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives across all transportation activities

• Partner with warehousing, logistics, and operations leadership to ensure seamless end-to-end distribution execution

• Implement and maintain compliance with DOT and all applicable transportation safety regulations

• Develop and mentor a high-performing transportation team while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and collaboration

• Leverage technology and data analytics to enhance route optimization, load planning, and overall fleet utilization

• Build and maintain relationships with carriers, vendors, and other third-party logistics partners

• Play a strategic leadership role in long-term planning and process standardization as the business scales

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or distribution management

• Progressive leadership experience from Senior Manager to Director level, ideally within food and beverage or related distribution sectors

• Strong operational knowledge of routing, scheduling, dispatch, and compliance management

• Proficiency with transportation technology, including operating systems and route optimization systems

• Experience managing medium to large fleets and driver teams in complex distribution environments

• Experience working with independent contractor drivers and business owners

• Demonstrated ability to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and implement best-in-class transportation practices

• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills

• Proficiency in transportation management systems (TMS) and other logistics software

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