Freight Manager

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.; Fairmont (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. is seeking a Freight Manager to lead all freight operations, including order management, driver oversight, and equipment maintenance, ensuring safety, reliability, and on-time deliveries.

You will partner with manufacturing, sales, and supply chain teams to optimize routes, monitor fleet performance, and implement continuous improvements while mentoring drivers. This role demands strong leadership, FMCSA knowledge, and proficiency with Power BI and Microsoft

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in Transportation or Freight Management with supervisory duties.
• Willing to work 40+ hours including weeknights/weekends.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• FMCSA and State DOT regulations knowledge.
• Proficient with Power BI and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with dispatching and load prioritization.
• Excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and organization.
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture with training, PPE, and accountability.
• Conduct accident investigations and implement safety improvements.
• Hire, coach, and retain drivers with performance feedback.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, sales, and supply chain to meet delivery expectations.
• Oversee dispatching and delivery schedules.
• Monitor fleet performance using key metrics (e.g., payload efficiency, OTIFNE, MPG).
• Coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime and schedule maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Communication

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Dispatch software

Job description

We are looking for a Freight Manager to join our team! In this role, you will lead and manage all operations within the Freight department, including order management, customer service, driver oversight, and equipment maintenance. Your leadership will ensure safety, efficiency, and high service standards across freight operations. If you are passionate about transportation logistics and team leadership, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of safety by providing training, PPE, and accountability measures.
• Conduct accident investigations and implement safety improvements.
• Hire, engage, and retain drivers while providing performance feedback and development.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, sales, and supply chain teams to meet customer delivery expectations.
• Oversee dispatching and delivery schedules through Route Planner and Freight Administrator (if applicable).
• Monitor and manage fleet performance using key metrics (e.g., payload efficiency, OTIFNE, MPG).
• Partner with maintenance providers to minimize equipment downtime and ensure preventative maintenance.

Qualifications

• College degree required or equivalent experience with a high school diploma.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Transportation or Freight Management with supervisory responsibilities.
• Flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weeknights/weekends as required.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Knowledge of FMCSA and State DOT regulations.
• Proficient in business systems, Power BI, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with dispatching and load prioritization.
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making abilities.