Transportation Operations Lead

Lennox International; Mississippi; On-site; USD 89,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Lennox is seeking a Manager, Transportation to lead daily transportation operations for a high-volume parts distribution center. You will supervise coordinators and drivers, optimize routes, manage carriers, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with DOT/OSHA standards.

Strong leadership, analytical skills, and experience with TMS/WMS/ERP are essential. Eligible for a competitive salary with bonus and comprehensive benefits; on-site role in a distribution center environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of inventory control or warehouse experience, preferably in a distribution center.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience in a high-volume distribution center or parts distribution environment preferred.
• Experience managing third-party carriers and freight providers.
• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS) and warehouse management systems (WMS) preferred.
• Strong understanding of transportation operations, routing, freight management, and carrier performance.
• Knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and transportation compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily transportation operations, including inbound and outbound shipments, routing, scheduling, dispatch, and carrier performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop transportation coordinators, drivers, and other transportation personnel to achieve operational excellence.
• Monitor daily transportation metrics including on-time delivery, freight costs, carrier performance, equipment utilization, and customer service levels.
• Ensure all transportation activities comply with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, company safety policies, and other applicable regulations.
• Partner with warehouse, inventory, customer service, procurement, and supply chain teams to coordinate shipping priorities and resolve transportation issues.
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers and freight carriers, ensuring service level agreements are met.
• Identify opportunities to optimize routes, improve trailer utilization, reduce freight expenses, and increase transportation efficiency.
• Investigate shipping delays, service failures, freight claims, and customer issues while implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate transportation documentation, including bills of lading, shipping records, freight invoices, and regulatory documentation.
• Monitor transportation budgets and support cost reduction initiatives while maintaining service expectations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through Lean principles, process standardization, and operational excellence programs.
• Maintain staffing plans, scheduling, training, and performance management for transportation team members.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, inspections, and audits to promote a culture of safety and compliance.
• Participate in peak season planning, contingency planning, and business continuity efforts.
• Utilize Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP systems, and reporting tools to manage transportation operations.

Skills

Inventory control

Supervisory experience

Transportation operations

DOT/FMCSA/OSHA knowledge

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

TMS/WMS/ERP familiarity

Vendor/carrier management

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business

Tools

TMS

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

Lennox is seeking a Manager, Transportation to lead daily transportation operations for a high-volume parts distribution center. You will supervise coordinators and drivers, optimize routes, manage carriers, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with DOT/OSHA standards.

Strong leadership, analytical skills, and experience with TMS/WMS/ERP are essential. Eligible for a competitive salary with bonus and comprehensive benefits; on-site role in a distribution center environment.