What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Manager position at River Valley Holdings?
River Valley Holdings is a family-owned distribution company based in Syracuse, NY, serving retail customers across the northeastern United States. The River Valley family of companies: River Valley Foods, Cavallaro Foods and Garden Spot Foods, distributes a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items and consumable products out of warehouses in Syracuse, NY and New Holland, PA.
The Transportation Manager is responsible for providing strategic oversight and leadership to the transportation department, managing the team of transportation employees, and ensuring operational excellence in meeting customer needs.
Essential Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Department Oversight:
Develop and implement transportation department strategies and policies
Review and optimize departmental processes and procedures
Manage departmental budget and resource allocation
Lead quarterly route planning meetings with sales team
Develop annual budget and strategic plans
Analyze and improve department KPIs and metrics
Regulatory & Compliance:
Ensure department-wide compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and FSMA regulations
Oversee DOT Drug and Alcohol testing program compliance
Participate on Company Safety Committee
Review and approve Driver Qualification Files
Monitor regulatory changes and implement required updates
Ensure compliance with company food safety programs
Business Development & Partner Relations:
Evaluate and negotiate cross-dock partnerships
Manage vehicle leasing/maintenance partner relationships and maintenance programs
Develop backhaul programs and analyze revenue opportunities
Review and approve new customer service area qualifications
Build relationships with key vendors and partners
Develop and manage 3rd party carrier partnerships
Financial Management:
Review monthly departmental expenses versus budget
Analyze route profitability using Transportation Costing System
Optimize resource allocation across routes
Evaluate cost/benefit of backhaul activities
Monitor fuel costs and efficiency metrics
Team Development:
Provide leadership and guidance to Transportation Team
Review staffing needs and structure
Ensure proper training programs are in place for both office staff and driver team
Monitor team performance metrics
Lead quarterly department meetings
Systems Management:
Oversee Omnitracs routing software utilization
Review route optimization opportunities
Ensure accurate customer data maintenance
Monitor technology needs and improvements
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
5+ years' experience in Transportation or Supply Chain role
Management experience
Strong understanding of DOT regulations
Experience with transportation management systems
Food industry experience preferred
High degree of competency with MS Office applications
Key Skills and Competencies:
Strategic planning and leadership
Financial analysis and budgeting
Team development and management
Strong communication and presentation skills
Problem-solving and decision-making
Vendor relationship management
Wages:
$75,000 - $100,000 per year
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:
Flexible Paid Time Off
Company paid holidays
Health, prescription, and dental insurance
Life and disability insurance
Supplemental insurances
401 (k) with company match
Employee assistant program
Employee purchase program
River Valley Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Salary : $75,000 - $100,000