Strategic Projects Manager, Logistics & Operations

Central Transport; United States; 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 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 overall performance.

Hours and travel vary by project; travel cycles with 2 weeks away and 1 week home.

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.

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

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Transportation Management Systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Central Transport LLC is seeking a Special Projects Manager to lead 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 overall performance.

Hours and travel vary by project; travel cycles with 2 weeks away and 1 week home.