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Day Shift Transportation Operations Manager Jobs in Minnesota

Temco Logistics

WV · On-site

Transportation operations experience * Routing and dispatching experience * Warehouse management ... Review next-day delivery plans and adjust schedules as needed * Submit nightly operations recap ...

Performance Food Group

Transportation Supervisor

Rice, MN · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

Assists Transportation/Operations Manager with overall day-to-day administration of transportation and delivery functions, which may include calculating driver payroll, reviewing driver trip logs and ...

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What is the difference between Day Shift Transportation Operations Manager vs Day Shift Logistics Coordinator?

AspectDay Shift Transportation Operations ManagerDay Shift Logistics Coordinator
Primary RoleOversees transportation operations, manages drivers, ensures timely deliveriesCoordinates logistics activities, plans shipments, manages inventory flow
CredentialsOften requires a transportation or logistics management certificationTypically requires a logistics or supply chain certification
Work EnvironmentWarehouse, distribution centers, transportation hubsOffice, warehouse, distribution centers
Industry UsageCommonly employed in transportation, distribution, and logistics companiesUsed across supply chain, warehousing, and distribution sectors

The Day Shift Transportation Operations Manager focuses on managing transportation teams and ensuring delivery efficiency, while the Day Shift Logistics Coordinator handles shipment planning and coordination. Both roles require logistics knowledge and often similar certifications, but their daily responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Infographic showing various Day Shift Transportation Operations Manager job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution.

Transportation Operations Manager

Sleepy Eye, MN • On-site

Christensen Farms
Crop Farming • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$100K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Christensen Farms rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

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Job description

Position Overview:
The Transportation Operations Manager plays a leadership role to ensure optimal performance of logistical needs for live animal movements and feed deliveries across the organization. This position is responsible for developing and leveraging best-in-class carrier relationship management practices. The Transportation Operations Manager will also manage Transportation contract carriers to ensure proper levels of safety, capability, capacity, and competitive cost are met to maintain current and future needs for the company.
What You Will Do:
  • Manage transportation infrastructure and budget to support business needs, including contracts, insurance, rate negotiations, and driver/truck capacity. Ensure regulatory compliance with DOT/FMCSA, USDA, and TQA standards.
  • Plan and maintain driver and equipment capacity to meet current and future demand, with a focus on balanced network distribution, regulatory compliance, and alignment with safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity standards.
  • Oversee carrier performance through a comprehensive scorecard, tracking safety, animal welfare, biosecurity, schedule adherence, billing accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
  • Maintain strong carrier relationships by conducting regular performance reviews and sharing relevant updates on industry regulations, equipment, and company expectations.
  • Resolve carrier service issues promptly, ensuring all parties are involved in the resolution process and standards are upheld.
  • Promote collaboration among carriers to drive consistent performance and improve operational efficiency.

What You Offer Us:
  • Associates degree is preferred.
  • Minimum of 5-10 years of prior job experience required.
  • Proven ability to build strong vendor relationships, leading with confidence and a passion for achieving expectational results aligned with business goals.
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to multi-task, solve problems efficiently, and consistently meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
  • Deep expertise in transportation regulations, including DOT/FMCSA, USDA, and TQA, ensuring full regulatory compliance and operational integrity.
  • A strategic mindset and hands-on experience as a transportation operations expert, with a focus on enhancing capacity, reducing costs, and improving maintenance efficiency across the fleet.

What We Offer You:
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more.
  • Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways - including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc.
  • A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day - respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation.
  • A culture that fosters employee growth, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment.
  • The targeted base pay range for this role is $100,000 to $130,000 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience.

Reports To:
Director of Logistics
Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.
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