Transportation Manager

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family‑owned, excellence‑driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy:
Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

The Transportation Manager at Pacific Seafood is a key role on our Transportation team supporting efforts to maintain safety and compliance, achieve customer satisfaction, and implement strategies for cost optimization. This position involves managing transportation assets effectively, promoting environmental sustainability, and driving continuous improvement through collaboration and teamwork across the supply chain and is ideal for someone who is organized, analytical, and has a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Be a role model in projecting and applying The Pacific Group Diamond Philosophy (Productivity, Quality, Excellence and teamwork) and promote teamwork at all times.
• Maintain a strong safety‑first culture across all transportation and distribution activities.
• Oversee all scheduling, including daily truck routes, driver vacation planning, and fleet maintenance.
• Coordinate vendor and airport pickups in collaboration with the Purchasing team.
• Assist in developing driver incentive programs, safe driving initiatives, and cross‑training opportunities to enhance driver skills and productivity.
• Manage and/or develop budgets related to distribution center logistics, including driver wages, fleet costs, fuel, repairs and maintenance (R&M), and safety‑related expenses.
• Respond to transportation‑related inquiries and resolve issues or complaints in a timely and professional manner.
• Oversee the preparation and accuracy of delivery documentation for customer delivery drivers.
• Manage daily transportation operations across remote/domicile locations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and State Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and Improvement
  • Develop and execute daily route plans that prioritize safety, customer service, and operational efficiency for both the organization and its customers.
  • Analyze historical delivery data to identify opportunities for improvement, communicate insights, and implement route model adjustments that evolve with business needs while enhancing safety, service, and efficiency.
  • Conduct route ride‑alongs to coach, train, and support drivers while gaining firsthand knowledge of customer requirements, traffic patterns, delivery time windows, and potential safety risks.
  • Monitor, analyze, and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement and informed decision‑making.
  • Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.
  What You Bring to Pacific Seafood Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of four years’ experience in transportation, logistics, or distribution operations.
  • Minimum of three years’ experience in safety compliance, fleet management, route planning, and route optimization.
  • Previous experience with Microsoft Suites – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, One Note, Outlook.
  • Effective communicator – spoken and written.
  Preferred
  • Prior experience performing analysis on existing route models to find opportunities for efficiency.
  • Proven experience managing transportation operations across multiple units and remote/domicile locations.
  Salary Range

  $91,000- $110,000 annually

  Total Compensation
  • Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short‑term disability.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses.
  • 401(k) retirement plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match.
  • Paid time‑off for all regular FT team members to include sick days, paid holidays, vacation, and personal time.
  • Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members.
  • Product purchase program.

  Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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