About Divert
Divert is a circular economy company on a mission to prevent food from being wasted through nationwide infrastructure and innovative technologies. Founded in 2007, the company provides an end-to-end solution that leverages data to prevent waste, facilitates edible food recovery to provide people in need, and transforms unsold food products into renewable energy to power communities. Through this integrated approach to reducing wasted food–Prevent, Provide, Power™–Divert works with customers across the U.S. to reduce wasted food and positively impact people and the environment.
What you’ll do:
The Regional Transportation Manager is responsible for the safety, leadership, full P & L ownership, and operational improvement of their facilities within Divert’s transportation network. This role ensures alignment between their transportation operations, company objectives, and customer expectations. The manager will drive performance through data-driven decision-making using defined KPIs, development and leadership of team members (Supervisors and Drivers), and implementation of best-in-class transportation practices. While routine, facility operation daily tasks are delegated to site-level teams, the manager maintains accountability for their site’s transportation safety culture, profitability, compliance, serviceability, and overall performance results. This position reports directly to the Director of Logistics.
Success is defined by clear, measurable improvement in the safety program and results, significant and continual improvement in EBITDA, and in customer health metrics.
Location & Travel: This is a remote role required to live on the West Coast, ideally WA, CA, NV or OR; candidates should be located near a major airport.
Travel: Travel of approximately 50% annually is expected to support facilities that they oversee.
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Performance Management
Oversee, coach, and develop Transportation Supervisors in achieving safety, service, and performance targets
Establish and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor network efficiency, cost, and service quality
Execute transportation strategies to drive improvements in those KPIs.
Drive standardization and consistency for their sites in transportation operational processes, metrics, and reporting
Foster collaboration, engagement, and a positive work culture across all transportation teams and drivers
Safety, Compliance, and Risk Management
Champion a proactive safety culture across all transportation operations, including robust training plans and expectations that promote proactive, leading indicators
Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and other relevant regulatory standards through regular audits and policy reviews
Partner with Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality and adhere to DOT Compliance needs to continuously improve driver safety programs and reporting systems
Financial Ownership & Profitability Maximization
Manage and drive regional transportation P & L, including budgets, analyze variances, and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency gains
Contribute to financial planning, forecasting, and business case development for logistics investments
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Identify and implement process, technology, and/or network improvements that optimize transportation cost, asset utilization, and service performance
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure transportation solutions meet operational and customer needs within the scope of your remit
Oversee the effective use of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and/or other logistics technology tools to streamline efficacy
What we’re looking for:
H.S. diploma/GED required
Bachelor's degree in business, Logistics, Supply Chain preferred
Two (2) years or more P&L responsibility required
Five (5) years or more relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse or industry related field required
Five (5) years or more managing, leading and developing direct reports required
Hands on software experience - transportation management systems software such as WMS, WMOS, TMS, and/or OMS; ERP systems and routing software is preferred
Proven ability to develop and implement equipment, cycle planning, policies, and training programs.
Strong data analytics and financial analysis skills, with experience optimizing transportation performance.
Ability to work independently and manage projects with minimal supervision in a remote/hybrid environment.
What’s in it for you?
Compensation range: $135,000 - 160,000/Year + 10% target bonus
Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)
Life Insurance
Safe harbor 401(k) plan
Paid Time Off
Opportunities for Advancement with a Rapidly Growing, Mission-Driven Organization
Divert Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact the Divert Recruiting Team, Recruiting@divertinc.com
