Fleet & Route Optimization Manager

Flanagan; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Flanagan seeks a Transport Manager to lead day-to-day transportation operations, oversee 14 routes and manage fleet, driver performance, and compliance within budget and company policies.

You will collaborate with Warehouse Operations, Finance, Sales and Procurement to improve service, safety and cost performance, build a high-performing team, and use data to drive decisions in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in transportation, logistics, or distribution.
• Experience leading a transportation, delivery or operations team.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory abstract.
• Strong knowledge of transportation safety practices and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with route planning, dispatch and fleet coordination.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel and ERP/WMS systems.
• Ability to use operational data to make informed decisions.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transportation operations including in-house and subcontracted drivers.
• Manage approximately 14 delivery routes and optimize driver, vehicle and route utilization.
• Coordinate dispatch, driver assignments and route changes.
• Ensure on-time delivery and customer-service performance; implement corrective actions.
• Lead safety, service and cost objectives; coach staff and manage staffing requirements.
• Participate in ERP/WMS implementation, testing and post-go-live stabilization.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Team management

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

WMS

Route optimization software

Job description

Flanagan seeks a Transport Manager to lead day-to-day transportation operations, oversee 14 routes and manage fleet, driver performance, and compliance within budget and company policies.

You will collaborate with Warehouse Operations, Finance, Sales and Procurement to improve service, safety and cost performance, build a high-performing team, and use data to drive decisions in a fast-paced distribution environment.