Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

The Fleet Transportation Manager will manage day to day operations and oversee approximately 100 Perdue CDL Class A drivers for Live Haul, Feed, and Chick/ Egg operations (Dressed Haul as needed) to support timely and safe delivery.  Including onsite supervision and dispatchers for the live operational areas.

The Fleet Transportation Manager will uphold Perdue’s company values and leadership behaviors:

We inspire our teams to always think like the customer and consumer We operate as OnePerdue team and embrace continuous improvement to win, and be the best, in all that we do We act like owners and execute with urgency We lead our teams to develop a diverse workforce and the best talent for every position We believe respectful constructive conflict makes us better Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Oversee daily transportation operations for the area to include the following responsibilities:

Provide leadership to Supervisors ensuring they have tools and skills to lead drivers successfullyInterview, hire, train, develop, and evaluate Associates (including drivers)Promote and evaluate Associate growth and developmentEnsure Associates meet performance expectations, coach and educate Associates as neededEnsure adequate staffing to meet business needs: schedules (tours), attendance, PTO, Holidays, and weekend coverage.Ensure retention numbers are met for said area of businessExceed daily on-time delivery requirements and internal & external customer expectationsEstablish goals and projects to reduce delivery expenses, increase utilization, and drive continuous operation improvementManage, approve, and audit driver and associate payroll, schedules and time off to meet operational needs to include weekend and holiday coverageConduct safety audits on company, customer, and vendor facilities and report our findings, potential improvements, and follow-ups on improvementsConduct and lead driver quarterly meeting schedulesEstablish, report, and promote continuous improvement on weekly KPI’s.  Develop and implement initiatives for improvement.                                           Establish and foster Associate, internal, and external relationships Provide support for Special Events as neededSupport strategic direction of the department and company

Safety management to include the following:

Establish a safety culture where Associates put safety first to prevent injuries and accidentsEstablish safety goals and implement improvement plansManage and exceed safety KPI’sConduct monthly safety round tables and/or meetings with drivers and Associates in some capacityAccident and injury management including investigation and reportingOversee DOT compliance to include reviewing hours of service and daily equipment inspection,Review and administer driver safety violationsConduct weekly asset and facility safety inspections

Fleet Asset management to include the following:

Managing daily tractor and trailer pools for each location with a priority on improving driver to truck and truck to trailer ratios to achieve and sustain a competitive advantage with outside vendors. Manage rental equipment including tractors and trailers to company requirementsAudit and inspect equipment weekly for damage and utilizationAudit and track company equipment to include EZPass and ELD tablets

Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

REQUIRED:   Prior senior leadership / management experience

PREFERRED:  5-10 years of transportation, distribution or logistics leadership experience; a bachelor’s degree in a related field; strong interpersonal, communication and project management skills, ability to utilize technology

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements Flexible work schedules (both days and hours) to handle weather, holidays or other service disruptions24 hours, 7 days a week on-call basis for matters involving customer service or safety of driversAbility to travel frequently to and from facility locationsPosition is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices, buildings, and truck yards.Exposed to office equipment and inside & outside weather conditions, dust, animal materials

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.