Vice President of Transportation

Company: Clemens Food Group
Location: Hatfield
Posted on: January 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Details Description Why Join as 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 5–10 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 Your Future at Clemens 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. Qualifications Skills Preferred Budget Management - Intermediate Education Preferred Bachelors or better. Experience Preferred Capital Planning, Facility, and equipment knowledge 5-10 years: Transportation management experience preferred, including front line supervision and staff management Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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