Transportation Manager
About The Position
With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day. 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
- Frequent sitting, standing and walking with regular use of hands for computer and paperwork
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally
- Strong reasoning, communication and problem-solving skills required to manage complex operations
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a high-paced environment
- Primarily office-based with frequent interaction with warehouse settings
- Exposure to noise and activity typical of a transportation and distribution environment
Nice To Haves
- 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
