Transportation Manager

About Divert

Divert, Inc. is an impact technology company on a mission to Protect the Value of Food™. The company creates advanced technologies and sustainable infrastructure to prevent wasted food, driving social and environmental impact.

Today, the U.S. alone generates more than 100 million tons of wasted food annually, with over 50% going to landfills or incinerators. What’s more, wasted food contributes 8% to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Divert is tackling these crises head on, delivering immense progress towards eliminating wasted food through its unique solutions – from converting wasted food into renewable fuels to feeding those in need.

Divert works with the top retailers in the industry, including Ahold Delhaize, Albertsons, CVS, Kroger, Target, and others, and nearly 5,400 retail stores across the U.S., providing technology, logistics, and anaerobic digestion facilities to help retailers reach their sustainability goals. The company processes more than 232,000 tons of wasted food a year and, through its collaboration with some of the nation’s largest food retailers and relationships with local food banks and nonprofits, Divert has facilitated the donation of more than 10 million pounds of food to people, rather than going to waste.

Position Summary

The Transportation Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating transportation operations. Primary role is to ensure efficient and effective movement of material from one location to another in a safe and compliant manner. This position will provide leadership and solutions for our team and will maintain regular interface with all team members. The position works closely with the Transportation Operations Manager, Transportation Compliance Manager, Lead Drivers and Plant Operations Management personnel and reports to the Director of Logistics.

Essential Functions:

• Strategic Planning: Assist in developing and implementing strategies and policies to improve safety culture, optimize efficiency and reduce cost
• Operations Management: Overseeing the day-to-day transportation operations including route planning, vehicle scheduling and driver management
• Budgeting and Cost Control: Managing transportation budgets, monitoring expenses and identifying opportunities
• Compliance and Safety: Working with the applicable team members to elevate our transportation safety culture and ensure compliance with all necessary regulations
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) related to transportation operations, analyzing data and preparing regular reports for leadership
• Team Leadership: Managing a team by providing guidance, training and performance reviews to maintain positive employee relations at our facilities.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifying areas for process improvement and implementing changes to enhance transportation performance
• Stakeholder Communication: Collaborating with internal departments, external partners and customers to understand transportation needs and address any issues or concerns
• Technology Integration: Utilizing transportation management systems (TMS) and other technology solutions to streamline, automate and improve our overall operations

Qualifications:

• H.S. diploma/GED required
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain preferred
• Five (5) years or more relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse or industry related field required
• Five (5) years or more managing, leading and developing direct reports required
• Two (2) years or more profit & loss responsibility preferred
• Hands on experience with transportation management systems software such as WMS, WMOS, TMS, and/or OMS is preferred

Skill and Abilities:

• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Ability to work independently and as member of a team
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organization, analytical, and computer skills
• Ability to create and develop an inclusive and engaged work environment
• Ability to effectively manage Profit & Loss statements may be necessary depending on the complexity and scope of the operation(preferred)
• Capable of multitasking, highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

What's In It For You?

• Compensation range: $100,000 - 125,000 / Year
• Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)
• Life Insurance
• Safe harbor 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for Advancement with a Rapidly Growing, Mission-Driven Organization

Please Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Divert Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.