Fleet & Transportation Operations Manager

Saddle Creek Logistics Services; Harrisburg (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Vacation and holidays

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Saddle Creek Logistics Services in Harrisburg, NC is seeking a Transportation Manager to oversee fleet operations and drive day-to-day execution of transportation plans. You will lead drivers and dispatchers, optimize routes, ensure safety compliance, and deliver ROI aligned with budgets.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Transportation, you will promote a Lean culture, mentor staff, and partner with sales and brokers to maximize asset utilization and on-time service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (High School Diploma or GED Required)
• 3–5 years of transportation supervision experience
• Ability to build credible relationships with customers and drivers in a dynamic environment
• Analytical ability and attention to detail; strong computer skills (TMS)
• Ability to evaluate alternatives for best value decisions
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment and solve practical problems
• Strong judgment, problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple Transportation Supervisors (Day/Night)
• Coach, train, and mentor direct reports to ensure personal growth and career development
• Ensure accuracy and viability of the operating plan, driver assignments and dispatching
• Assist with driver recruiting and retention by participating in ‘Meet and Greet’ sessions
• Develop a viable contingency plan for absenteeism or last-minute business needs
• Ensure maximum utilization of assets to streamline operating costs
• Develop Lean Six Sigma projects to streamline efficiencies and reduce costs
• Customer Service – ensure 100% load coverage and on-time service commitments
• Coordinate with sales and brokers to reduce empty miles by taking opportunities that support the department vision
• Coordinate quarterly business review with temp agencies and brokers to evaluate performance
• Ensure administrative accuracy related to billing, payroll and DOT requirements
• Maintain communication with all warehouses for timely service requests
• Utilize systems to track driver performance and provide timely feedback
• Communicate with drivers in a positive and supportive manner
• Develop KPI’s to measure performance and coordinate steps to meet goals
• Provide daily feedback to Planning Group about plans
• Assist the Director with developing, managing, and controlling the fleet
• Share in full responsibility for P&L
• Strive for continuous improvement of fleet operations

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Job description

Saddle Creek Logistics Services in Harrisburg, NC is seeking a Transportation Manager to oversee fleet operations and drive day-to-day execution of transportation plans. You will lead drivers and dispatchers, optimize routes, ensure safety compliance, and deliver ROI aligned with budgets.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Transportation, you will promote a Lean culture, mentor staff, and partner with sales and brokers to maximize asset utilization and on-time service.