Assistant Transportation Manager

Description

Now Hiring: Assistant Transportation Manager – Washington, DC
Location: Washington, DC
Shift: Sunday - Thursday, 8am - 5pm, Must be Flexible
Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience Bonus Eligible
Join a leader in food distribution – where people come first. 

Quality Custom Distribution (QCD), a wholly owned subsidiary of Golden State Foods, is seeking an experienced and driven Assistant Transportation Manager to help lead our transportation team in Washington, DC. In this role, you’ll oversee day-to-day transportation operations, ensuring safety, compliance, efficiency, and outstanding customer service.

Why QCD?
QCD is a premier custom distributor serving iconic brands across the U.S. We pride ourselves on our customer-first approach and uphold our core values every day:

• Treat others like you want to be treated 
• Make the best product 
• Give the customer a fair deal 
• Maintain the highest standards 
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and support daily transportation operations, including driver performance, routing, and on-time delivery (25%)
• Plan and schedule routes and resources in compliance with DOT regulations (20%)
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and coordinate repairs with Penske leasing (15%)
• Motivate and support team members, fostering a positive work environment (20%)
• Supervise union employees, support conflict resolution, and administer discipline in partnership with leadership (10%)
• Maintain routing and tracking systems (e.g., Samsara, Paragon), and review driver data (10%)
  
  

What You Bring:

• Education: High school diploma required; associate’s degree preferred
• Experience: 3–6 years in transportation or food distribution, including union or non-union supervisory experience
• Skills: 
• Knowledge of DOT/CSA regulations and safety practices
• Familiarity with on-board computer systems and routing software
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage up to 30 drivers and staff
• Tech-savvy: Basic proficiency in MS Word/Excel and routing software
  
  

Performance Areas:

• Driver performance (off-load rate, on-time delivery)
• DOT compliance
• Customer satisfaction and issue resolution
• Employee safety and engagement
• Interdepartmental teamwork