Freight Operations Leader - Safety, Dispatch & Growth

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.; Mendota (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. is seeking a Freight Manager to lead all operations within the Freight department.

You will oversee order management, customer service, driver oversight, and equipment maintenance to ensure safety, efficiency, and high service standards. You will collaborate with manufacturing, sales, and supply chain teams to meet delivery expectations, manage schedules, and monitor fleet performance using key metrics.

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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

FMCSA Regulations

Dispatching

Load Prioritization

Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Team Building

Fleet Oversight

Education

College degree or equivalent

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. is seeking a Freight Manager to lead all operations within the Freight department.

You will oversee order management, customer service, driver oversight, and equipment maintenance to ensure safety, efficiency, and high service standards. You will collaborate with manufacturing, sales, and supply chain teams to meet delivery expectations, manage schedules, and monitor fleet performance using key metrics.