Transportation Manager

Job Duties

Description

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2025 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Hourly, Full time, Mon-Fri

Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

FSA/HSA options

Paid parental leave

Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance

Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance

401(k) with a generous company match

Pet Insurance Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

21 Paid Days Off

7 Paid Holidays

Paid comprehensive on-the-job training

Career advancement opportunities

As a Transportation Manager you will lead planning, routing and oversight of Ascentek's transportation operations. You will direct supervisors and drivers to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective deliveries while maintaining compliance with DOT, OSHA and HAZMAT regulations. Success in this role requires strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to develop high-performing teams. Rooted in Our Values you will foster a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement while ensuring customer expectations are consistently exceeded.

Key Responsibilities Include:

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

Education: High school diploma or GED

Preferred Experience and/or Training:

5-7 years of prior transportation management experience

Experience managing fleet maintenance programs

Physical, Mental, Environmental Demands:

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

Experience and/or Training:

Technical or college education preferred

Experience in fleet management within wholesale distribution

Formal training in transportation safety or compliance programs

Background in inventory and warehouse integration with transportation operations

Physical, Mental, Environmental Demands:

Frequent sitting, standing and walking with regular use of hands for computer and paperwork

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally

Strong reasoning, communication and problem-solving skills required to manage complex operations

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a high-paced environment

Primarily office-based with frequent interaction with warehouse settings

Exposure to noise and activity typical of a transportation and distribution environment

The anticipated hiring range for the role you are applying for is between $92,026 and $117,235 annually. This anticipated hiring range is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below:

Experience and qualifications: The depth of relevant experience and specific skills you bring to the position.

Education and certifications: Any additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in the role.

Market and industry benchmarks: We compare compensation packages with industry standards to ensure we are competitive.

Internal equity: We strive to maintain pay equity across the organization to ensure fairness for all teammates performing similar work.

At Ascentek, we are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information about our career opportunities. For the most accurate job descriptions, salary details, and benefit information, we encourage you to visit our official careers page at https://www.ascentek.com/careers/.

Ascentek is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Lube-Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

5 - 7 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55113

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

TRANS004122

Job Benefits

Not specified