Onsite Transportation & Logistics Leader

RK Industries, LLC; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(K) with company match

Employee Discount Program through Perk

PerkSpot

Job summary

RK Industries is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead our onsite team in Aurora, CO. You will oversee transportation and dispatch operations, optimize carrier performance, and ensure materials flow to fabrication shops, warehouses, and jobsites.

The role centers on taking ownership of a critical function and driving continuous improvement with a high-performing team. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in related fields, 7+ years in transportation/logistics, and strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, transportation, business, engineering or related field is required or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of transportation, logistics, carrier management, or dispatch experience, including 3+ years leading operational teams.
• Experience managing carrier relationships, transportation capacity, rates, contracts, service performance, and issue resolution.
• Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations, transportation safety, shipping documentation, cargo securement, and permitted loads.
• Experience overseeing transportation budgets, cost controls, vendor negotiations, KPIs, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead dispatch and transportation teams to drive on-time delivery performance and ensure seamless operational coverage.
• Execute routing, load planning, and resource allocation to maximize fleet utilization and meet deadlines.
• Build and manage carrier and driver partnerships to ensure reliable capacity and service levels.
• Coordinate logistics requirements, mitigate disruptions, and communicate recovery plans to stakeholders in real time.
• Reduce transportation costs via route optimization, load consolidation, and KPI management.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and operational continuity by managing transportation risks and recovery strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics

Dispatch

Carrier management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Excel

ERP/TMS systems

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain/logistics/business/engineering

Tools

ERP/TMS systems

TMS software

Job description

RK Industries is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead our onsite team in Aurora, CO. You will oversee transportation and dispatch operations, optimize carrier performance, and ensure materials flow to fabrication shops, warehouses, and jobsites.

The role centers on taking ownership of a critical function and driving continuous improvement with a high-performing team. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in related fields, 7+ years in transportation/logistics, and strong knowledge of