Transportation Manager

RK Industries•Aurora, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Transportation Manager Aurora, CO $100,000-$120,000/year + Annual Incentive Bonus Eligibility Drive the Work. Deliver the Difference. At RK Industries, every successful project starts with the right materials arriving at the right place at the right time. As our Transportation Manager, you'll lead transportation and dispatch operations, optimize carrier performance, and keep our fabrication shops, warehouses, and jobsites running seamlessly. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical function, lead a high-performing team, and make a direct impact on operational success every day.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Transportation, Business, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
7+ years of transportation, logistics, carrier management, or dispatch experience, including 3+ years leading operational teams.
Proven expertise managing carrier relationships, transportation capacity, rates, contracts, service performance, and issue resolution.
Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations, transportation safety, shipping documentation, cargo securement, and permitted loads.
Experience overseeing transportation budgets, cost controls, vendor negotiations, KPIs, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
Advanced leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills, with proficiency in Excel, ERP/TMS systems, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Drive on-time delivery performance by leading dispatch and transportation teams, aligning priorities, improving accountability, and ensuring seamless operational coverage.
Execute efficient routing, load planning, and resource allocation strategies that maximize fleet utilization and meet customer and project deadlines.
Build and manage high-performing carrier and driver partnerships to ensure reliable capacity, strong service levels, and consistent operational execution.
Ensure shipment readiness and real-time visibility by proactively coordinating logistics requirements, mitigating disruptions, and communicating recovery plans to key stakeholders.
Reduce transportation costs and improve operational efficiency through route optimization, load consolidation, KPI management, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
Maintain regulatory compliance and operational continuity by managing transportation risks, resolving service failures, and implementing effective contingency and recovery strategies.