Transportation Manager
Oldcastle APG, Inc.
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Job summary
Oldcastle APG, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead and optimize our transportation operations for both private fleet and third‑party carriers.
The role drives on‑time delivery, route planning, and fleet performance while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. This onsite position is based at an Egg Harbor City, NJ or Morristown, TN site and requires 5+ years in transportation with leadership experience, plus strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA rules and carrier management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation or related field.
- 5+ years in transportation, logistics, fleet management or dispatch operations.
- 3+ years leading transportation teams and managing both private fleet and 3PL.
- Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and compliance requirements.
- Experience with TMS, routing software, telematics and transportation analytics.
- Excellent analytical, organizational and problem‑solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Direct daily transportation activities for company fleet and third‑party providers.
- Plan routes, optimize loads and ensure on‑time deliveries.
- Monitor performance, capacity and service levels across modes and carriers.
- Develop strategies aligned to growth, customers and cost targets.
- Coordinate closely with warehousing, planning and customer service teams.
- Oversee fleet maintenance, utilization and asset lifecycle.
- Negotiate rates and contracts with carriers; manage KPI dashboards.
- Lead safety programs and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Manage transportation budgets and forecasting activities.
- Coach and develop transportation staff and foster a safety‑driven culture.
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Job description
Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.
The Transportation Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing all transportation operations across the company's private fleet and third-party carrier network. This role ensures the safe, compliant, and cost-effective movement of goods while delivering high levels of service to customers and internal stakeholders. The Transportation Manager oversees fleet operations, dispatch activities, carrier relationships, transportation planning, driver performance, and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational excellence.
This is an onsite role based out of our site in either Egg Harbor City, NJ or Morristown, TN.
- Direct daily transportation activities for both company-owned fleet assets and third-party transportation providers.
- Manage dispatch operations to ensure efficient route planning, load optimization, and on-time deliveries.
- Monitor transportation performance, capacity utilization, and service levels across all modes and carriers.
- Develop transportation strategies that support business growth, customer requirements, and cost objectives.
- Ensure seamless coordination between warehouse, customer service, planning, and transportation teams.
- Oversee the operation and maintenance of company-owned trucks, trailers, and transportation equipment.
- Manage fleet utilization, routing efficiency, preventive maintenance schedules, and asset lifecycle planning.
- Monitor driver performance, safety metrics, fuel consumption, and equipment productivity.
- Implement programs to improve fleet reliability, equipment uptime, and transportation efficiency.
- Manage relationships with brokers, carriers, and transportation service providers.
- Source and negotiate transportation rates, contracts, and service agreements.
- Monitor carrier performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) including on-time delivery, claims, cost, and service quality.
- Develop contingency plans to address capacity constraints and transportation disruptions.
- Ensure compliance with all DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and applicable federal, state, and local transportation regulations.
- Maintain transportation records, permits, licenses, and regulatory documentation.
- Lead driver safety programs and transportation compliance initiatives.
- Investigate transportation incidents, accidents, and service failures and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and manage transportation operating budgets.
- Analyze transportation costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
- Track freight spend, fleet expenses, maintenance costs, fuel costs, and carrier performance.
- Support annual budgeting and transportation forecasting activities.
- Lead and develop transportation supervisors, dispatchers, drivers, and administrative support.
- Establish performance expectations and accountability measures for transportation personnel.
- Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and employee development activities.
- Foster a culture of safety, customer service, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Utilize transportation management systems (TMS), telematics, routing software, and performance analytics to drive operational improvements.
- Implement process improvements to enhance service, reduce costs, and increase transportation efficiency.
- Develop and monitor transportation KPIs and dashboards.
- Lead projects related to network optimization, fleet expansion, technology implementation, and operational excellence.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- 5+ years of transportation, logistics, fleet management, or dispatch operations experience.
- 3+ years of leadership experience managing transportation teams.
- Experience managing both private fleet operations and third-party transportation providers.
- Knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and transportation compliance requirements.
- Experience with TMS, routing software, telematics, and transportation analytics.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation abilities.
- Experience within distribution, manufacturing, retail, food and beverage, or consumer goods industries preferred.
- Base salary is $100,000 - $125,000.
- Annual Bonus Eligible.
- 401(k) / retirement savings program.
- Short‑ term and long‑term disability benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Highly competitive base pay.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs.
- Group retirement savings program.
- Health and wellness programs.
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional businesses, and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affine
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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