Transportation Manager

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, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

- 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 Ascenteks 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.