Transportation Manager

SimonsChustr; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SimonsChustr is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead transportation operations within a high-volume distribution environment in Kentucky. The role partners with the Shipping Manager and Operations Leadership to achieve daily shipping, transportation, and customer service goals.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator, trainer, mentor, coach, and data-driven leader who builds high-performing teams and drives process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in transportation, logistics, or distribution leadership.
• Strong knowledge of carrier management and routing.
• Experience with TMS, WMS, and data reporting.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Carrier management

Freight operations

Scheduling

Transportation planning

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred 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