Transportation Manager: Lead Safe, Efficient Operations

Carus Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Carus is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead end-to-end transportation operations across bulk, LTL, and FTL shipments. You will drive strategy, manage budgets, and ensure safety and compliance while delivering reliable service across sites.

In this role, you’ll partner with operations, EHSS, and finance to optimize freight spend, expand carrier networks, and deliver measurable improvements in cost, service levels, and safety performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, logistics, or related field.
• 5-10+ years of progressive transportation or logistics experience, preferably in a regulated or manufacturing environment
• Proved experience managing transportation budgets, carrier network, and vendor relationships
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience with a focus on team development and performance
• Ability to travel up to 25% with additional flexibility during onboarding period

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end transportation operations across bulk, LTL, and FTL shipments, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient delivery performance.
• Drive transportation strategy and continuous improvement, establishing KPIs and leading initiatives that enhance service levels, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.
• Ensure regulatory and EHSS compliance, overseeing DOT, FMCSA, and HAZMAT requirements while maintaining audit readiness and strong safety performance.
• Manage the transportation budget and assets, including forecasting, cost control, freight spend optimization, and capital planning for fleet and equipment.
• Own carrier and vendor strategy, including selection, contract negotiation, performance management, and network optimization opportunities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, logistics, or related field

5-10+ years of progressive transportation or logistics experience

Proved experience managing transportation budgets

Prior leadership or supervisory experience

Ability to travel up to 25%

Job description

Carus is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead end-to-end transportation operations across bulk, LTL, and FTL shipments. You will drive strategy, manage budgets, and ensure safety and compliance while delivering reliable service across sites.

In this role, you’ll partner with operations, EHSS, and finance to optimize freight spend, expand carrier networks, and deliver measurable improvements in cost, service levels, and safety performance.