Transportation Manager at Codale Aurora, CO

Codale; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Healthcare plans

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Codale in Aurora, CO seeks a Transportation Manager to oversee the transportation deliveries of orders, lead staff, and ensure compliance with OSHA/DOT/FMCSA regulations while fostering collaboration across sales and operations.

The role requires strong logistics leadership, data analysis, and experience in electrical distribution, with a compensation range of $75,000–$95,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Proven leadership in logistics
• Experience in electrical distribution or similar industry
• Strong data analysis and process understanding

Responsibilities

• Manage the branch drivers and routing staff
• Hire, train, and develop direct reports
• Ensure OSHA/DOT/FMCSA regulatory compliance
• Schedule and assign work with necessary materials and documents
• Oversee equipment, trucks, and preventative maintenance
• Monitor daily deliveries to meet customer time commitments
• Ensure timely deliveries with minimal product damage
• Conduct driver certifications and safety briefings
• Maintain communication with drivers, warehouse staff, sales, and customers
• Coordinate with lease providers for reports like mileage
• Lead daily/weekly driver meetings
• Review routing configurations for cost control
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align transportation with business goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Logistics leadership

Data analysis

OSHA/DOT compliance

Fleet management

Customer communication

Supply chain

Team mentoring

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or logistics

Tools

MS Office

QED systems

Job description

Transportation Manager job at Codale - Aurora, CO.

Transportation Manager

The Transportation Manager at QED is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the CDC transportation deliveries of orders to customers, ensuring a best-in-class customer service experience. This role involves managing the transportation function, including hiring, training, and developing staff, while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and maintaining effective communication across teams.

What you'll do

• Manage the Branch drivers along with routing staff
• Hire, train, and develop direct reports
• Ensure compliance with OSHA/DOT/FMCSA Regulations
• Schedule and assign work to employees, providing necessary materials, equipment, and documents
• Oversee all equipment, trucks, and related preventative maintenance schedules
• Monitor scheduled daily deliveries to meet customer time commitments
• Ensure timely deliveries with no damage to products according to Driver SOP training
• Conduct annual certification of all drivers on delivery methods
• Maintain constant communication with drivers, warehouse staff, salespersons, and customers
• Work with lease providers for various reports, such as mileage and VCR reports
• Schedule daily/weekly meetings with drivers
• Monitor and review routing configurations for cost control
• Provide safety methods training and conduct daily safety briefings
• Partner with Sales leadership to foster collaboration between sales and operations
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align transportation efforts with business objectives
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you'll bring

• Extensive success in a logistics leadership role
• Experience in supply chain, ideally within electrical distribution
• Strong data analysis skills and understanding of logistics system processes
• Familiarity with electrical industry concepts, practices, and procedures
• Ability to develop close working relationships with customers and colleagues
• Extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• In‑depth knowledge of QED computer systems, Eclipse, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Ability to collaborate, mentor, motivate, and lead logistics associates
• Team player aligned with QED's core values and beliefs

Compensation: $75,000 - 95,000

Benefits

• Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment including several company‑paid benefits
• 401(k) eligibility with competitive company match
• Access to wellness rewards, discount plans, paid parental leave, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Vacation, Holidays, Personal/Sick Days, Jury Duty, Bereavement Days
• Promotional opportunity
• Work in a fast‑paced and innovative company with diverse associates
• 401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long‑term and Short‑term Disability, Life Insurance and a Definitive Career Path

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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