Transportation Operations Manager — Lead, Optimize, Deliver

Kalmbach Feeds; Carey (OH); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401(K) with company match

Paid Time Off (3 weeks)

Resumo da oferta

Kalmbach Feeds seeks a Transportation Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day transportation operation for Kalmbach Trucking and Best In Show Logistics in Carey, OH. You will own the live operation, supervise seven planners, and ensure loads are covered on time at the right cost.

You will optimize capacity, escalate exceptions, and coordinate with plant operations, Purchasing, Customer Service, Warehousing, Safety, and the Shop to keep daily plans current.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of transportation or logistics operations experience, including at least 2 years leading a team.
• Experience with bulk (hopper) and/or truckload van operations; experience managing a company or contractor fleet strongly preferred.
• Contractor settlements and payroll experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of a transportation management system (Beyond Trucks a plus), load‑planning tools, and Microsoft Excel.
• Sound judgment making real‑time decisions on service, cost, and capacity.
• Credible, clear communicator with drivers, carriers, plant teams, and internal partners.
• Working knowledge of FMCSA hours‑of‑service requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, or business, or equivalent experience.

Responsabilidades

• Own the daily operating plan across bulk outbound, inbound, and van freight, keeping service and cost on target.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of seven: Driver & Carrier Relations Manager, Senior Bulk Load Planner, Inbound Load Planner, Van Load Planner, Retail Logistics Coordinator, Transportation Contracts & Audit Administrator, Extended Hours Transportation Coordinator.
• Manage capacity by tracking expected and committed carrier capacity against actual delivery and close gaps.
• Serve as first point of escalation for exceptions and service failures, driving root-cause correction.
• Approve daily rates and freight spend within cost standards set by leadership.
• Oversee contractor settlements, and serve as backup for bulk plan, weekly settlements, and carrier relations.
• Set extended-hours coverage and staffing to match freight demand; monitor team utilization.
• Establish, track, and report operating KPIs, including on‑time pickup and delivery and cost per load.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Transportation management

Excel

TMS Beyond Trucks

Load planning tools

Formação académica

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

Ferramentas

Beyond Trucks

Load planning tools

Microsoft Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Kalmbach Feeds seeks a Transportation Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day transportation operation for Kalmbach Trucking and Best In Show Logistics in Carey, OH. You will own the live operation, supervise seven planners, and ensure loads are covered on time at the right cost.

You will optimize capacity, escalate exceptions, and coordinate with plant operations, Purchasing, Customer Service, Warehousing, Safety, and the Shop to keep daily plans current.