Transportation Manager

Ascentek; Roseville (MN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Fertility coverage

Free mental health and telehealth

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA/HSA options

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Supplemental insurances

401(k) with generous company match

Pet Insurance

Paid time off (21 days)

Paid Holidays (7)

Job summary

Ascentek is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead planning, routing, and oversight of our transportation operations. You will direct supervisors and drivers to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective deliveries while adhering to DOT, OSHA, and HAZMAT standards.

You will build high-performing teams, develop metrics, drive process improvements, and align cross-functional policies to meet customer expectations. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of prior transportation management experience.
• Experience managing fleet maintenance programs.
• Strong working knowledge of DOT, HAZMAT and OSHA regulations.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and problem solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Good judgment and decision-making with critical thinking abilities.
• Experience in wholesale distribution preferred.
• Knowledge of warehousing and inventory control a plus.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train and retain supervisors and drivers to build a strong transportation team.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics to drive operational results.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead ongoing evaluations and annual performance reviews for transportation staff.
• Guide, plan, organize and motivate team members to achieve goals and deliver results.
• Improve delivery efficiency and reduce transportation costs through process improvements.
• Partner with leaders across the business to align policies and objectives.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints promptly and professionally.
• Analyze financial data to manage expenses and ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Drive analytics and KPI development to track transportation performance.
• Ensure fleet operations are supported by effective maintenance programs.
• Promote collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement within the transportation team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

DOT regulations

HAZMAT regulations

OSHA regulations

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Leadership

Wholesale distribution knowledge

Warehousing knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or college education preferred

Formal training in transportation safety or compliance programs

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities ,Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2025 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Hourly, Full time, Mon-Fri

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance Benefits
• 21 Paid Days Off
• 7 Paid Holidays

As a Transportation Manager you will lead planning, routing and oversight of Ascentek’s transportation operations. You will direct supervisorsand drivers to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective deliveries while maintaining compliance with DOT, OSHA and HAZMAT regulations. Success in this role requires strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to develop high-performing teams. Rooted in Our Values you will foster a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement while ensuring customer expectations are consistently exceeded.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Hire, train and retain supervisors and drivers to build a strong transportation team
• Develop and maintain performance metrics to drive operational results
• Monitor compliance with company policies, safety standards and regulatory requirements
• Lead ongoing evaluations and annual performance reviews for transportation staff
• Guide, plan, organize and motivate team members to achieve goals and deliver results
• Improve delivery efficiency and reduce transportation costs through process improvements
• Partner with leaders across the business to align policies and objectives
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints promptly and professionally
• Analyze financial data to manage expenses and ensure alignment with approved budgets
• Drive analytics and KPI development to track transportation performance
• Ensure fleet operations are supported by effective maintenance programs
• Promote collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement within the transportation team
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Education:

High school diploma or GED

Preferred Experience and/or Training:

• 5–7 years of prior transportation management experience
• Experience managing fleet maintenance programs
• Strong working knowledge of DOT, HAZMAT and OSHA regulations
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and problem solve in a fast-paced environment
• Good judgment and decision-making with critical thinking abilities
• Experience in wholesale distribution preferred
• Knowledge of warehousing and inventory control a plus

Experience and/or Training:

• Technical or college education preferred
• Experience in fleet management within wholesale distribution
• Formal training in transportation safety or compliance programs
• Background in inventory and warehouse integration with transportation operationsFrequent sitting, standing and walking with regular use of hands for computer and paperwork
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally
• Strong reasoning, communication and problem-solving skills required to manage complex operations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a high-paced environment
• Primarily office-based with frequent interaction with warehouse settings
• Exposure to noise and activity typical of a transportation and distribution environment

The anticipated hiring range for the role you are applying for is between $92,026 and $117,235 annually. This anticipated hiring range is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below:

• Experience and qualifications: The depth of relevant experience and specific skills you bring to the position.
• Education and certifications: Any additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in the role.
• Market and industry benchmarks: We compare compensation packages with industry standards to ensure we are competitive.
• Internal equity: We strive to maintain pay equity across the organization to ensure fairness for all teammates performing similar work.

At Ascentek, we are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information about our career opportunities. For the most accurate job descriptions, salary details, and benefit information, we encourage you to visit our official careers page at https://www.ascentek.com/careers/ .

Ascentek is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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