Senior Manager, Transportation

About Monogram Foods

A leading food manufacturer, Monogram Foods specializes in delivering your favorite foods and snacks with unparalleled quality and flavor. We specialize in co-manufacturing, private label, and food service solutions, offering a diverse range of products including appetizers, meat snacks, sandwiches, bacon, corn dogs, and baked goods. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Monogram Foods has earned recognition as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. With over 4,000 team members across 12 locations in seven states, our unwavering commitment to excellence and passion for quality drives everything we do. Our dedication extends beyond our products to giving back to local communities. Through the Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation, we strive to "make it better" for children and families, embodying our core values and creating lasting, meaningful change.

Senior Manager, Transportation

• Optimize freight cost through routing strategies, backhaul opportunities, mode selection, and load consolidation.

• Track and analyze transportation metrics (OTIF, freight spend, carrier performance, detention, trailer utilization) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Manage, coach, and develop the transportation team, including dispatchers, drivers, and third-party transportation partners.

• Oversee all daily transportation operations, including scheduling, routing, dispatching, and load planning to ensure accurate, on time, and cost-effective delivery of goods.

• Maintain accurate transportation documentation, logs, incident records, and shipment data in TMS/WMS systems.

• Support budget development, cost forecasting, and overall financial accountability.

• Lead or support audits, safety reviews, and regulatory inspections related to transportation operations.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience in transportation, distribution, or logistics operations.
  • 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a transportation or warehousing environment.
  • Experience working with a Transportation Management System (TMS) and/or Warehouse Management System (WMS).
  • Proven experience managing carrier relationships, negotiating freight rates, and overseeing transportation budgets.

• Competencies and Skills:

  • Strong leadership and team development skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and decision-making under pressure.
  • Effective communication and collaboration across multiple operational departments.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
  • Ability to interpret and analyze transportation KPIs (OTIF, freight spend, detention, utilization, etc.).
  • Working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and documentation requirements.

• Physical Demands:

  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs. as required within office, warehouse, and yard environments.
  • Regularly required to work in both office and operational settings, including exposure to moving vehicles, forklifts, trailers, dock areas, and loud noise levels when in operational zones.
  • Occasional work in hot, cold, or variable weather conditions.
  • May require early morning, late evening, or weekend hours during peak business needs.