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DescriptionJob Title: Transportation ManagerDepartment: Beef Supply Chain Reports To: Supply Chain ManagerLocation: Sustainable BeefJob SummaryThe Transportation Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all transportation activities for a beef processing facility. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant movement of livestock into the plant and finished beef products to customers, while maintaining cold-chain integrity, animal welfare standards, and regulatory compliance. The Transportation Manager leads transportation staff, manages carrier relationships, controls freight costs, and supports plant production schedules.Key ResponsibilitiesTransportation & Logistics OperationsPlan and manage inbound and outbound transportation for livestock, boxed beef, by-products, and supplies.Coordinate daily shipping schedules to support plant production, harvest, fabrication, and customer delivery requirements.Ensure cold-chain compliance for refrigerated and frozen product shipments.Optimize routing, load planning, and delivery schedules to improve efficiency and reduce transportation costs.Livestock Transportation OversightCoordinate inbound livestock deliveries in compliance with animal welfare, biosecurity, and USDA guidelines.Work closely with procurement, yard, and harvest teams to support animal flow and minimize stress and delays.Ensure livestock carriers meet company standards for welfare, cleanliness, and documentation.Regulatory Compliance & SafetyEnsure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, USDA/FSIS, OSHA, and company food safety programs.Maintain accurate transportation records, driver logs, bills of lading, and temperature documentation.Support HACCP, food defense, and traceability requirements related to transportation.Enforce safety policies for drivers and yard personnel.Fleet & Carrier ManagementManage third-party carriers and all broker relationships.Negotiate contracts and rates with carriers and logistics providers.Monitor carrier performance including on-time delivery, claims, and service quality.Oversee equipment availability, maintenance coordination, and trailer sanitation.Leadership & CommunicationSupervise, train, and develop transportation coordinators, dispatchers, and yard drivers as applicable.Communicate effectively with production, warehousing, sales, quality assurance, and live operations teams.Address transportation disruptions and resolve service issues quickly.Cost Control & Continuous ImprovementDevelop transportation budgets and monitor freight spend.Analyze transportation KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.Identify opportunities to improve service, reduce costs, and enhance supplier and customer satisfaction.Other duties as assigned by Senior Supply Chain Manager.QualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field or equivalent industry experience.3-5+ years of transportation or logistics management experience, preferably in food manufacturing, meat processing, or cold-chain environments.Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and refrigerated transportation.Experience managing carriers, drivers, or logistics teams.Proficient in transportation management systems (TMS), ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.PreferredExperience in beef protein processing environments.Knowledge of animal welfare transportation standards.Experience with USDA/FSIS-regulated facilities.Bilingual (English/Spanish).Skills & CompetenciesStrong organizational and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environmentExcellent communication and leadership abilitiesData-driven decision-making and cost management skillsCommitment to safety, food safety, and animal welfareWorking ConditionsCombination of office and production/yard environmentMay require early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays depending on production schedulesExposure to cold temperatures, livestock areas, and industrial equipmentBenefits:Competitive WageHealth Insurance Paid time off and holidays401K with matchingOpportunities for advancement within the company Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE) We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.