Transportation Manager

Simons; Kentucky; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Simons, based in Kentucky, is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead high-volume transportation operations within a fast-paced distribution environment. You will work with the Shipping Manager and Operations Leadership Team to meet daily shipping, transportation and customer service goals.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator, trainer, mentor, coach and leader who thrives under pressure and builds high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of transportation, logistics, supply chain, or distribution leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of carrier management, freight operations, scheduling, and transportation planning.
• Experience with TMS, WMS, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop transportation personnel.
• Manage carrier relationships, freight scheduling, routing, load planning, and shipment execution.
• Partner closely with the Shipping Manager and operational leaders to achieve daily goals.
• Monitor operational reports, transportation dashboards, and performance data.
• Ensure accurate and timely systematic confirmation of all orders, shipments, and transportation transactions.
• Maintain transportation schedules and ensure all pickups, deliveries, and appointments are executed as planned.
• Analyze data and metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Resolve transportation issues, delays, and service disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and transportation regulations.

Skills

Carrier management

Freight operations

Analytics

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

TMS

WMS

Reporting tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated, results-driven Transportation Manager to lead transportation operations within a high-volume, fast-paced distribution environment. The Transportation Manager will work closely with the Shipping Manager and Operations Leadership Team to achieve daily shipping, transportation, and customer service goals. This role requires an exceptional communicator, trainer, mentor, coach, and leader who thrives under pressure and develops high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop transportation personnel.
• Manage carrier relationships, freight scheduling, routing, load planning, and shipment execution.
• Partner closely with the Shipping Manager and operational leaders to achieve daily goals.
• Monitor operational reports, transportation dashboards, and performance data.
• Ensure accurate and timely systematic confirmation of all orders, shipments, and transportation transactions.
• Maintain transportation schedules and ensure all pickups, deliveries, and appointments are executed as planned.
• Analyze data and metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Resolve transportation issues, delays, and service disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and transportation regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of transportation, logistics, supply chain, or distribution leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of carrier management, freight operations, scheduling, and transportation planning.
• Experience with TMS, WMS, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Leadership Competencies

• Exceptional Communicator
• Team Builder
• Trainer
• Mentor
• Coach
• Data-Driven Leader
• Collaborative Partner
• Change Agent
• Hands-On Manager

Why This Opportunity?

The Transportation Manager will play a pivotal role in a high-volume operation during an exciting period of growth and transformation. This position offers the opportunity to make an immediate and lasting impact by strengthening transportation execution, developing high-performing teams, improving operational discipline, and driving service excellence across the distribution network.

Working closely with the Shipping Manager and Operations Leadership Team, the successful candidate will help shape the future of the operation by leveraging data, enhancing processes, building organizational capability, and ensuring consistent execution against daily business objectives.

Work Schedule - 7:30am - 4:00pm