Transportation Manager
About The Position
As a Transportation Manager, you will lead planning, routing, and oversight of Ascentek’s transportation operations. You will direct supervisors and drivers to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective deliveries while maintaining compliance with DOT, OSHA, and HAZMAT regulations. Success in this role requires strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to develop high-performing teams. Rooted in Our Values, you will foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement while ensuring customer expectations are consistently exceeded.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Strong working knowledge of DOT, HAZMAT and OSHA regulations
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and problem solve in a fast-paced environment
- Good judgment and decision-making with critical thinking abilities
Nice To Haves
- 5–7 years of prior transportation management experience
- Experience managing fleet maintenance programs
- Experience in wholesale distribution preferred
- Knowledge of warehousing and inventory control a plus
- Technical or college education preferred
- Experience in fleet management within wholesale distribution
- Formal training in transportation safety or compliance programs
- Background in inventory and warehouse integration with transportation operations
Responsibilities
- Hire, train, and retain supervisors and drivers to build a strong transportation team
- Develop and maintain performance metrics to drive operational results
- Monitor compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
- Lead ongoing evaluations and annual performance reviews for transportation staff
- Guide, plan, organize, and motivate team members to achieve goals and deliver results
- Improve delivery efficiency and reduce transportation costs through process improvements
- Partner with leaders across the business to align policies and objectives
- Investigate and resolve customer complaints promptly and professionally
- Analyze financial data to manage expenses and ensure alignment with approved budgets
- Drive analytics and KPI development to track transportation performance
- Ensure fleet operations are supported by effective maintenance programs
- Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the transportation team
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- FSA/HSA options
- Paid parental leave
- Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
- 401(k) with a generous company match
- Pet Insurance Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- 21 Paid Days Off
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
