Director of Transportation | $150,000-$165,000 + 15% Annual Bonus

Wholesale Produce Supply Company

Minneapolis, MN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$150,000–$165,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Business Strategy, Cargo/Freight, Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Fleet Management, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), Leadership, Life Insurance, Logistics, OSHA, Operational Improvement, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Regulatory Compliance, Sales, Service Delivery, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Transportation Regulations, Truck Driver, Vehicle Fleets, Vision Plan, Wholesale Industry
LOCATION
Minneapolis, MN
POSTED
3 days ago

Director of Transportation | $150,000-$165,000 + 15% Annual Bonus

Minneapolis, MN

Full-Time

Full-Time

Lead Strategy. Drive Performance. Deliver Results. Are you an experienced transportation executive who knows how to build high-performing teams, optimize logistics, and drive operational excellence? Wholesale Produce Supply is seeking a strategic Director of Transportation to lead all aspects of our transportation operations, including inbound and outbound logistics, fleet maintenance…","html_description":"

Lead Strategy. Drive Performance. Deliver Results.

Are you an experienced transportation executive who knows how to build high-performing teams, optimize logistics, and drive operational excellence?

Wholesale Produce Supply is seeking a strategic Director of Transportation to lead all aspects of our transportation operations, including inbound and outbound logistics, fleet maintenance, transportation strategy, and regulatory compliance. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who thrives on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and developing teams.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Annual salary: $150,000-$165,000, based on experience
  • Annual bonus potential: Up to 15%
  • Full-time, exempt leadership position
  • Paid time off and company-paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life and disability insurance

What Youll Lead

  • Develop and execute transportation strategies that improve service, efficiency, and profitability
  • Lead inbound and outbound transportation operations, drivers, dispatch, and fleet maintenance
  • Oversee transportation budgets, freight spend, fuel usage, and operational costs
  • Negotiate contracts with carriers and transportation partners
  • Ensure DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and regulatory compliance
  • Analyze KPIs and transportation data to drive continuous improvement
  • Partner with Operations, Sales, Customer Service, and leadership to support company objectives
  • Evaluate new technology and systems to improve transportation performance

What You Bring

8+ years of progressive leadership experience in transportation, logistics, or fleet management

Proven success leading large-scale inbound and outbound transportation operations

Strong experience managing transportation budgets and controlling costs

Expertise with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and transportation analytics

Outstanding leadership, communication, and team development skills

Strategic mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence

Why Wholesale Produce Supply?

Transportation is at the heart of what we do. As our Director of Transportation, youll have the opportunity to shape strategy, influence company performance, and lead a talented team committed to delivering exceptional service every day. If youre looking for a role where your leadership will make a measurable impact, wed love to hear from you.

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I understand that nothing contained in this employment application, and no company policies, procedures, or handbooks that I might receive, are intended to create an employment contract between the company and me. I understand that I have the right to terminate my employment at any time and that Wholesale Produce Supply, LLC retains a similar right.

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Lead Strategy. Drive Performance. Deliver Results.

Are you an experienced transportation executive who knows how to build high-performing teams, optimize logistics, and drive operational excellence?

Wholesale Produce Supply is seeking a strategic Director of Transportation to lead all aspects of our transportation operations, including inbound and outbound logistics, fleet maintenance, transportation strategy, and regulatory compliance. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who thrives on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and developing teams.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Annual salary: $150,000-$165,000, based on experience
  • Annual bonus potential: Up to 15%
  • Full-time, exempt leadership position
  • Paid time off and company-paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life and disability insurance

What Youll Lead

  • Develop and execute transportation strategies that improve service, efficiency, and profitability
  • Lead inbound and outbound transportation operations, drivers, dispatch, and fleet maintenance
  • Oversee transportation budgets, freight spend, fuel usage, and operational costs
  • Negotiate contracts with carriers and transportation partners
  • Ensure DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and regulatory compliance
  • Analyze KPIs and transportation data to drive continuous improvement
  • Partner with Operations, Sales, Customer Service, and leadership to support company objectives
  • Evaluate new technology and systems to improve transportation performance

What You Bring

8+ years of progressive leadership experience in transportation, logistics, or fleet management

Proven success leading large-scale inbound and outbound transportation operations

Strong experience managing transportation budgets and controlling costs

Expertise with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and transportation analytics

Outstanding leadership, communication, and team development skills

Strategic mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence

Why Wholesale Produce Supply?

Transportation is at the heart of what we do. As our Director of Transportation, youll have the opportunity to shape strategy, influence company performance, and lead a talented team committed to delivering exceptional service every day. If youre looking for a role where your leadership will make a measurable impact, wed love to hear from you.

Lead Strategy. Drive Performance. Deliver Results. Are you an experienced transportation executive who knows how to build high-performing teams, optimize logistics, and drive operational excellence? Wholesale Produce Supply is seeking a strategic Director of Transportation to lead all aspects of our transportation operations, including inbound and outbound logistics, fleet maintenance…","html_description":"

Lead Strategy. Drive Performance. Deliver Results.

Are you an experienced transportation executive who knows how to build high-performing teams, optimize logistics, and drive operational excellence?

Wholesale Produce Supply is seeking a strategic Director of Transportation to lead all aspects of our transportation operations, including inbound and outbound logistics, fleet maintenance, transportation strategy, and regulatory compliance. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who thrives on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and developing teams.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Annual salary: $150,000-$165,000, based on experience
  • Annual bonus potential: Up to 15%
  • Full-time, exempt leadership position
  • Paid time off and company-paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life and disability insurance

What Youll Lead

  • Develop and execute transportation strategies that improve service, efficiency, and profitability
  • Lead inbound and outbound transportation operations, drivers, dispatch, and fleet maintenance
  • Oversee transportation budgets, freight spend, fuel usage, and operational costs
  • Negotiate contracts with carriers and transportation partners
  • Ensure DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and regulatory compliance
  • Analyze KPIs and transportation data to drive continuous improvement
  • Partner with Operations, Sales, Customer Service, and leadership to support company objectives
  • Evaluate new technology and systems to improve transportation performance

What You Bring

8+ years of progressive leadership experience in transportation, logistics, or fleet management

Proven success leading large-scale inbound and outbound transportation operations

Strong experience managing transportation budgets and controlling costs

Expertise with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and transportation analytics

Outstanding leadership, communication, and team development skills

Strategic mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence

Why Wholesale Produce Supply?

Transportation is at the heart of what we do. As our Director of Transportation, youll have the opportunity to shape strategy, influence company performance, and lead a talented team committed to delivering exceptional service every day. If youre looking for a role where your leadership will make a measurable impact, wed love to hear from you.

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I authorize an inquiry to be made on the information contained in this application if I am considered for employment. I affirm that the information on this application is correct, and understand that any falsified statements will be sufficient cause for termination if I am employed. Former employers and educational institutions named herein are authorized to

provide information about me, and I hereby release them from all liability for providing such information.

I understand that nothing contained in this employment application, and no company policies, procedures, or handbooks that I might receive, are intended to create an employment contract between the company and me. I understand that I have the right to terminate my employment at any time and that Wholesale Produce Supply, LLC retains a similar right.

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