Transportation & Fleet Manager

Kapco, Inc.; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K and Profit Sharing

Vacation and Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kapco Metal Stamping in Grafton, WI seeks a Transportation and Fleet Manager to direct daily fleet operations and transportation activities. You will oversee vehicle acquisition, maintenance compliance with OSHA/DOT, and driver scheduling, while planning efficient routes to reduce costs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills. Competitive benefits and a focus on safety and performance are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of transportation industry and fleet management practices.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily fleet operations, including maintenance compliance with OSHA/DOT.
• Oversee vehicle acquisition, leasing, and disposal.
• Plan and optimize transportation routes for efficiency and cost savings.
• Negotiate contracts and rates with carriers, 3PLs, and freight forwarders.

Skills

Fleet management

Transportation planning

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Kapco Metal Stamping is the Midwest's premier contract manufacturer of metal components, trusted by some of the world's biggest brands to make precision metal parts. Kapco's constant investment in modern, state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge technology sets us apart from other manufacturers in the industry and helps us deliver the highest quality products to their partners.

Alongside our metal stamping, fabrication, welding, and machining capabilities, Kapco has built a lasting reputation for our family culture based upon six core values: Innovation, Attitude, Integrity, Impact, Accountability, and Safety.

Today, Kapco employs over 500 employees across our family of companies, and we are looking to add to our fast-growing team!

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Transportation and Fleet Manager - Grafton, WI

Primary Responsibilities

Fleet Management

• Manage daily fleet operations for Steel Blue Logistics.
• Oversee acquisition, leasing, and disposal of vehicles.
• Monitor fuel usage, mileage, and overall fleet performance.
• Ensure timely maintenance and compliance with OSHA and DOT regulations.
• Develop and manage driver schedules and assignments.

Transportation Operations

• Direct daily transportation activities, including scheduling, dispatching, and shipment tracking.
• Plan and optimize transportation routes for efficiency and cost savings.
• Analyze freight spend, identify inefficiencies, and implement cost-reduction strategies.
• Negotiate contracts and rates with carriers, 3PLs, and freight forwarders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of transportation industry and fleet management practices.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

About Kapco Metal Stamping

Kapco is known for investing in its people and creating a culture of engagement, and is equally as committed to giving back to the community. As an employee, you can expect a goal-oriented compensation structure, excellent benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K, Profit Sharing, Vacation, Paid Holidays, an Onsite Wellness Center and Gym Membership. Building on employees' skill sets and growing them as individuals is a top priority at Kapco. The Kacmarcik Center for Human Performance is focused specifically on delivering an exclusive and proprietary in-house training curriculum, designed to develop employees along their career path.

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