Traffic Manager

Carpenter•Temple, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Carpenter Company has an immediate opening for a Traffic Manager at the Temple, TX manufacturing plant. The Traffic Manager oversees the coordination of inbound and outbound logistics within the plant. This role manages a team of professional and/or support employees, ensuring efficient movement of materials, and finished goods, while meeting operational goals, service levels, and cost targets. The position focuses on short-term results, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration across supply chain, production, and distribution teams.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of transportation management, routing, and shipping/receiving processes.
Proven ability to manage teams, solve operational problems, and drive continuous improvement.
Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 4+ years of relevant logistics, transportation, or manufacturing experience.
At least 1+ year of leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Manages professional and/or support-level employees and sets clear goals aligned with operational objectives.
Leads team to achieve daily and short-term performance targets for transportation, shipping, and receiving activities.
Assigns work, establishes priorities, and provides guidance to ensure efficient team performance.
Actively develops direct reports through coaching, feedback, and growth planning.
Provides input into hiring, promotion and performance management.
Plans and establishes team objectives with direct impact on operational performance, including on-time shipments, freight efficiency, and dock utilization.
Oversees coordination of transportation schedules, carrier relationships, and routing activities.
Manages day-to-day logistics operations including staffing, and workflow execution.
Monitors adherence to company policies, safety standards, and shipping/receiving procedures.
Leads team in resolving multiple, moderately complex logistics and operational issues.
Implements general improvements to logistics processes, policies, and procedures to drive efficiency and service quality.
Addresses issues that require a broader understanding of cross-functional impacts (e.g., production delays, inventory shortages, carrier disruptions).
Makes decisions that impact the immediate team and influence short-term operational outcomes.
Balances priorities such as cost, service, and resource constraints to meet daily performance targets.
Communicates complex logistics concepts clearly and effectively within the team.
Collaborates with production and customer service teams to align schedules and resolve issues.
Works cross-functionally to identify process improvements and enhance overall supply chain performance.
Collects and incorporates feedback from internal stakeholders to optimize transportation operations.
Embodies company values and fosters a positive, accountable team environment.
Motivates and supports team members to enhance engagement and performance.