Transportation Manager: Lead Safe, Efficient Deliveries

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

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.