Transportation Operations Manager

Jobot; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Southern California is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to oversee daily movement, routing, and terminal handling of consolidated freight. The role emphasizes optimizing routes, managing terminals, and leading drivers and dispatch staff.

The position requires 4+ years in freight brokerage, dispatching, or terminal operations, with responsibilities spanning safety management and cost control. Growth opportunities and competitive compensation are highlighted.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in freight brokerage, dispatching, or terminal operations.

Responsibilities

• Network & Route Optimization: Plan efficient multi-stop delivery and pickup routes to cut fuel costs and transit times.
• Terminal & Dock Management: Supervise cross-dock loading, freight sorting, and warehouse workflow to prevent bottlenecks.
• Staff & Fleet Leadership: Direct drivers, dock workers, dispatchers, and shift supervisors.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) and OSHA safety rules.
• Budget & Cost Control: Manage operational expenses, track KPIs (like on-time delivery rates), and negotiate carrier rates

Skills

Route optimization

Staff leadership

Budget management

Safety compliance

Job description

Transportation Operations Manager / $100k a year- Room for Growth

Job details:

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us

We provide temperature-controlled truckloads, or LTL. We're a asset-based Southern California refrigerated LTL and truckload carrier that provides same-day and next-day service to all points in Southern and Northern California

Why join us

We offer ongoing professional training, a strong team culture, and competitive compensation.

Job Details

LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) Transportation Operations Manager oversees the daily movement, routing, and terminal handling of consolidated freight.

Experience

4+ years in freight brokerage, dispatching, or terminal operations

Core Responsibilities

• Network & Route Optimization: Plan efficient multi-stop delivery and pickup routes to cut fuel costs and transit times.
• Terminal & Dock Management: Supervise cross-dock loading, freight sorting, and warehouse workflow to prevent bottlenecks.
• Staff & Fleet Leadership: Direct drivers, dock workers, dispatchers, and shift supervisors.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) and OSHA safety rules.
• Budget & Cost Control: Manage operational expenses, track KPIs (like on-time delivery rates), and negotiate carrier rates

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy