Glanbia
Glanbia
Glanbia is a global nutrition group working across performance nutrition, nutritional ingredients, and service solutions for food, beverage, and supplement brands. Its portfolio reaches consumers in more than 100 markets, combining consumer-facing nutrition products with capabilities that support brands across the food and beverage industry. For people exploring careers in nutrition, food and beverage, healthcare, or related operations, Glanbia’s work spans product development, commercial activity, supply and logistics, and other functions that support its international business. The company also highlights diversity, sustainability, and employee development as part of its approach to building teams and serving consumers and communities.

Transportation Operations Manager

Lead Glanbia’s internal fleet, regulatory compliance, and movement of dairy products between sites. Support reliable manufacturing through safe operations, financial oversight, and continuous improvement.

Description

  • Oversee Glanbia’s in-house transportation fleet, including drivers, routes, schedules, payroll, and daily operations.
  • Coordinate movement of milk, cheese, whey, and whey-based powders among Glanbia locations.
  • Direct fleet maintenance and repairs, and oversee purchasing of fuel, parts, and transportation supplies.
  • Manage the transportation department’s budget and P&L, with responsibility for cost control and operating plans.
  • Oversee transportation safety, insurance matters, milk weights, spill response, and incident management.
  • Balance product inventories across locations to help keep manufacturing operations running.
  • Lead transportation-related capital projects and equipment investments.
  • Manage and inspect contract haulers serving Glanbia sites to ensure compliance with USDA, OSHA, food safety, and company standards.
  • Investigate and resolve concerns raised by patrons, producers, and customers about transportation.
  • Provide leadership during transportation emergencies and carry out other assigned duties.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree from a college or technical school and 5–7 years of related experience or training are preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.
  • A clean, valid Class A CDL with T and N endorsements, bulk hauler license, current DOT medical card, and LVC training are preferred.
  • Experience leading transportation staff and managing hiring, scheduling, payroll, budgets, and operational results.
  • Strong knowledge of transportation regulations, fleet maintenance, workplace safety, and food safety requirements.
  • Ability to read and interpret business publications, technical procedures, and government regulations.
  • Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and present information to varied audiences.
  • Strong analytical, mathematical, problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to manage several projects at once, delegate responsibilities, and lead by example while sharing knowledge.
  • Proficiency with email, recordkeeping, databases, word processing, spreadsheets, and other business systems.

Benefits

  • Ongoing learning through an on-demand learning platform
  • Employee discounts
  • Generous family leave policy
  • Health and dental plans
  • Competitive salary
  • 401(k)

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