Logistics Manager

KSI•Manchester, IA

13h•$80,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

A growing transportation and mobile space solutions company in Eastern Iowa is hiring a hands-on Logistics Manager to oversee daily delivery, pickup, and relocation operations and lead a team of 12–13 drivers. This is an on-site role in Manchester, Iowa. The manager works directly in day-to-day operations, building schedules, communicating with drivers, resolving real-time problems, and ensuring customers receive equipment when and where promised. The role involves planning around equipment size, travel distance, loading and unloading time, and equipment availability. The Logistics Manager also coordinates with Lease Account Coordinators and the shop, communicates with customers, manages seasonal demand, maintains operational records, and improves routing, scheduling, and communication processes. The position is full-time and salaried, with a Monday–Friday, first-shift schedule; drivers may start as early as 5:00 AM. Early-morning and after-hours calls may be needed.

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on experience in dispatch, fleet management, driver management, transportation, or logistics operations.
Experience directly supervising drivers or field crews.
Strong scheduling and problem-solving skills under pressure.
Clear, direct communication skills with drivers, customers, sales, and shop staff.
Working knowledge of DOT regulations and hours of service.
Comfort with Microsoft Office and ability to learn dispatch and scheduling systems quickly.
Ability to work in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and take ownership of outcomes.

Nice To Haves

CDL experience.
Experience in equipment rental, construction, or heavy-haul delivery.

Responsibilities

Supervise, schedule, and support a team of 12–13 drivers.
Build and adjust daily and weekly delivery, pickup, and relocation schedules.
Handle driver questions, issues, and schedule changes in real time, including early-morning and after-hours calls when needed.
Promote safe operations and DOT compliance, including hours of service and driver documentation.
Work alongside and direct the Logistics Assistant.
Coordinate with Lease Account Coordinators to confirm what can be delivered or picked up and when.
Coordinate with the shop to ensure units are fabricated, cleaned, and ready on time.
Balance customer timelines against travel distance, loading and unloading time, and equipment availability.
Communicate with customers about delivery timing, site requirements, and schedule changes as needed.
Plan and manage high-volume periods such as holiday retail, fairs, festivals, fireworks operations, and special events.
Keep core accounts on schedule while handling seasonal demand.
Maintain accurate records of deliveries, pickups, driver activity, and equipment.
Identify bottlenecks and improve routing, scheduling, and communication processes.