Special Projects Manager

Central Transport; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Transport LLC is seeking a Special Projects Manager to lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives across the organization. This role partners with executive leadership, terminal management, and corporate teams to plan and execute projects driving operational excellence, cost efficiency, service quality, and strategic growth.

Hours vary with project needs; travel is required with a 3-week cycle. Compensation ranges from $110,000 to $130,000 per year with up to 30% bonus potential, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in LTL transportation, logistics, operations management, or project management.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Experience managing a large break-bulk or HUB facility in the LTL industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Support terminal leadership by standardizing procedures and educating staff to ensure continuous KPI improvements.
• Utilize data analytics to structure staff schedules that coincide with arrival patterns to improve efficiency and cycle integrity.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure a dock layout that reduces travel between load/unload doors while also reducing overall dock congestion.
• Ensure that all leaders understand the importance of audit compliance, including maintaining a safe, clean, and organized facility.
• Provide daily feedback regarding KPIs to terminal management at the 21 largest facilities in the network.
• Support terminal startups, expansions, and major process changes as assigned.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Data analytics

KPI analysis

Microsoft Office

Transportation management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Transportation Management Systems

MS Excel

Job description

Central Transport LLC is one of the nation’s most reliable and technologically advanced LTL (Less-than-Truckload) carriers to date. We are privately owned and have been servicing manufacturing & retail companies of all sizes for over 90 years now. With over 200 locations around the country, we pride ourselves on the continuous expansions that we have made and are still making strides to improve our operation systems to better service our wide network of clientele.

In 2021, we broke the $1B mark for the first time and it's since been our mission to hit the $2B mark and effectively double in size. Since then, we have reinvested in our fleet, facilities and people to help realize our goal of being the top carrier in the LTL industry.

The Special Projects Manager is responsible for leading high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that support operational excellence, cost efficiency, service quality, and strategic growth across the organization. This role partners closely with executive leadership, terminal management, and corporate teams to plan & execute projects that directly impact the overall performance of the company.

Hours: Working hours will vary depending on operational needs and what each project requires. Availability to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift hours is required.

Travel: Travel operates on a 3-week cycle: 2 weeks spent traveling to facilities, 1 week spent at your home terminal.

Compensation: $110,000-$130,000/year with up to 30% bonus potential. Travel expenses are reimbursed through Workday expense reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support terminal leadership by standardizing procedures and educating staff to ensure continuous KPI improvements.
• Utilize data analytics to structure staff schedules that coincide with arrival patterns to improve efficiency and cycle integrity.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure a dock layout that reduces travel between load/unload doors while also reducing overall dock congestion.
• Ensure that all leaders understand the importance of audit compliance, including maintaining a safe, clean, and organized facility.
• Provide daily feedback regarding KPIs to terminal management at the 21 largest facilities in the network.
• Support terminal startups, expansions, and major process changes as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a large break-bulk or HUB facility in the LTL industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in LTL transportation, logistics, operations management, or project management.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable plans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with transportation management systems a plus.