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Vice President of Transportation

Vice President of Transportation

Clemens Food GroupHatfield, PA, US
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

VP Of Transportation

Clemens Food Group is entering a tremendous period of growth. With a unique blend of private fleet, third-party carrier partnerships, and agricultural transport, this role presents an opportunity to modernize and scale a critical operation at the heart of our business. If you're passionate about problem-solving, continuous improvement, safety, efficiency, and building people, this is an opportunity to shape the future of a growing, family-owned company.

The Impact You'll Make

  • Lead a team of 190+ transportation professionals, including drivers, mechanics, dispatchers, and managers
  • Own the transportation P&L, capital planning, and budget justification for a growing fleet and facilities
  • Ensure safety excellence and DOT compliance through robust driver programs and insurance oversight
  • Implement continuous improvement and KPI-driven performance (on-time delivery, fleet utilization, loss avoidance)
  • Partner with cross-functional leaders to align transportation with supply chain, warehouse, and sales growth strategies

What You'll Do

  • Direct and indirect leadership across fleet, carriers, and garage operations
  • Sponsor and execute transportation initiatives, including TMS (TMW) improvements and automation
  • Review and act on safety, hiring, and training programs
  • Represent transportation in due diligence for major growth projects
  • Partner with other Supply Chain peer leaders to solve problems across the Supply Chain
  • Coach leaders and build succession plans across the transportation function

    • What Makes This Role Exciting

  • High-visibility, potential successor role for the SVP of Supply Chain
  • Influence across strategy, operations, and people development
  • Opportunity to modernize processes and systems in a supportive growth environment
  • Work with a mix of private fleet and third-party carriers flexibility to apply industry best practices

    • What We're Looking For

  • 510+ years of senior transportation leadership (fleet size >

    • 50)

  • Experience in perishable foods, protein, dairy, or agriculture transport
  • Demonstrated success in budgeting, P&L, and KPI leadership
  • Strong systems mindset, both in process and technology, to drive best-in-class execution
  • Strong TMS experience (TMW preferred)
  • Proven track record in safety, compliance, and driver development

    • Skills & Mindset

  • Strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, growth environment
  • Experienced Leader who knows when to delegate and hold team accountable, versus self-owning through to conclusion
  • People-first leader with a track record of coaching and developing talent
  • Strong communicator who can influence across all levels
  • Problem-solver with attention to detail and financial discipline

    • This isn't just about leading today's fleet it's about building the transportation strategy for tomorrow. You'll play a critical role in expanding Clemens' capacity, shaping our systems, and developing the next generation of transportation leaders. For the right leader, this role opens a pathway to senior supply chain leadership at Clemens Food Group.

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