Franklin, Kentucky
$36.00 - $41.00/hour
Industrial & Manufacturing
Job ID: 63169673
Job Description
- Starting at $36 to $41/hour, paid weekly
- Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
- Full time schedule
- Located in Franklin, KY
- Lead and oversee transportation and logistics operations across multiple locations within an assigned region.
- Develop and implement transportation strategies to improve service, efficiency, cost control, and operational performance.
- Ensure compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), transportation regulations, and safety requirements.
- Provide leadership and direction to Logistics Managers, Supervisors, Dispatch Teams, and Transportation Coordinators.
- Establish and monitor regional KPIs, service metrics, carrier performance standards, and operational objectives.
- Oversee transportation planning, load management, carrier selection, and shipment execution to ensure optimal service levels.
- Manage carrier relationships, negotiate transportation rates, and develop strategic partnerships to support business growth.
- Review transportation spending, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure timely communication regarding shipment status, operational issues, and customer service concerns.
- Analyze transportation data, trends, and operational performance to drive informed business decisions.
- Lead regional problem-solving efforts related to service failures, capacity constraints, carrier performance, and customer escalations.
- Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Finance teams to align transportation strategies with business objectives.
- Conduct regular site visits and audits to ensure consistency, compliance, and operational excellence across all locations.
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 7+ years of transportation, logistics, brokerage, freight management, or 3PL experience.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of leadership experience managing transportation teams, managers, or multi-site operations.
- Strong understanding of DOT regulations, transportation compliance, carrier management, routing, and freight optimization.
- Experience managing transportation operations across multiple facilities, customers, or geographic regions preferred.
- Demonstrated success leading large teams and driving operational improvements in fast-paced environments.
- Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, labor planning, and performance management.
- Ability to travel as required to support regional operations.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Experience utilizing Transportation Management Systems (TMS), routing software, carrier management platforms, and reporting tools.
- Preferred experience with systems such as TruckMate, PC Miler, RoadNet, Fleetmatics, or similar transportation technologies.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to interpret operational and financial data.
- Reasoning AbilityAbility to communicate effectively with executives, customers, carriers, and operational teams at all levels of the organization.
- Bilingual capabilities are a plus.
Job ID: 63169673
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