Assistant Transportation Manager

Martin-Brower; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Health screenings

Job summary

Reyes Holdings is seeking an Assistant Transportation Manager in Connecticut to lead Supervisors, Drivers, and carriers, ensuring on-time deliveries to Distribution Centers. You will staff, train, evaluate, and develop the team while monitoring productivity and timekeeping.

The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, delivery standards adherence, and budget oversight through reviewing transportation invoices. Collaboration with manufacturing plants and distribution centers is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years related experience and 2+ years of management experience OR High School Diploma with 8+ years specific experience and 4+ years of management experience
• Master’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead Supervisors, Drivers, Common Carriers, and Transportation Operations to ensure goods reach Distribution Centers
• Staff, train, evaluate, and develop team members; lead improvement activities and monitor productivity/timekeeping
• Ensure adherence to delivery standards and regulatory requirements; manage drivers’ schedules and hours worked
• Develop and manage transportation budget by reviewing and approving invoices
• Collaborate with manufacturing plants and distribution centers to manage carrier relationships and conduct carrier meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Logistics

Team development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree +5+ years exp, 2+ years management

High School Diploma +8+ years exp, 4+ years management

Job description

Responsibilities

Position responsibilities:

• The Assistant Transportation Manager leads Supervisors, Drivers, Common Carriers, and overall Transportation Operations ensuring that finished goods are delivered to the company’s Distribution Centers

• The Assistant Transportation Manager staffs, trains, evaluates, and develops team members by developing and leading improvement activities and engagement as well as monitors employee productivity and timekeeping

• This role will ensures adherence to delivery standards and regulatory requirements while managing drivers’ delivery schedules and hours worked

• The Assistant Transportation Manager develops and manages the transportation budget by reviewing and approving transportation invoices

• You will also work directly with manufacturing plants and distribution centers to manage carrier relationships and conduct carrier meetings

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 plus years of related experience and 2 plus years of management experience or High School Diploma with 8 plus years of specific experience and 4 plus years of management experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree

Benefits

At the Reyes Family of Businesses, our Total Rewards Strategy prioritizes the holistic well-being of our employees. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Paid Time Off, Retirement Benefits, and complimentary Health Screenings.

Equal Opportunity Employee & Physical Demands

Reyes Holdings and its businesses are equal opportunity employers. Company policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. In addition, the Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to your point of contact in the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources departments.

Background Check and Drug Screening

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Pay Transparency

Our compensation philosophy embraces diverse factors for fair pay decisions, valuing skills, experience, and the needs of our business. Moreover, this role may have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.