Onsite Transportation Manager — Lead & Optimize KPIs

Ruan; North Dakota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

401k

Paid Time off

Job summary

Ruan is seeking a full-time, on-site Transportation Manager in Bismarck, ND to oversee dedicated contract accounts and drive KPI results while maintaining a positive culture aligned with company principles.

The role focuses on leading a capable team, optimizing operations, ensuring safety, and fostering strong customer partnerships. Strong Excel and dispatch system skills are required, with 3–5 years of leadership in transportation preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years transportation leadership experience required.
• Experience leading and developing a team.
• Knowledge of dispatch operations and DOT rules.
• Experience using multiple software systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team to meet KPIs.
• Manage operations to improve revenue and costs.
• Build partnerships with customers through communication.
• Promote safety and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure team training and process compliance.
• Maintain open communication with team members.
• Use transportation management systems to capture data in near real-time.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Recruiting

Training

Operations management

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Logistics/Related field

3-5 years transportation leadership experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ruan is seeking a full-time, on-site Transportation Manager in Bismarck, ND to oversee dedicated contract accounts and drive KPI results while maintaining a positive culture aligned with company principles.

The role focuses on leading a capable team, optimizing operations, ensuring safety, and fostering strong customer partnerships. Strong Excel and dispatch system skills are required, with 3–5 years of leadership in transportation preferred.