Vice President of Transportation bei Clemens Food Group

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.

Application Note

Clemens Food Group is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.