Freight Manager

Our client is the leading manufacturer of high performance thermoplastic corrugated pipe, providing a comprehensive suite of water management products and drainage solutions. Their innovative products and superior drainage solutions are used across a broad range of end markets and applications, including residential, non-residential, agriculture and infrastructure applications. They have established a leading position in many of these end markets by leveraging their national sales and distribution platform, overall product breadth and scale, and their manufacturing excellence. Founded in 1966, this company operates a global network of 3,700 employees, 55 manufacturing plants and 33 distribution centers. In July 2014, they became a public company traded on the NYSE®. To enable their continued growth, our client is looking to add top talent to their dynamic organization.

Freight Manager

Job Type: Full-time; On-site

Responsibilities:

• Foster a culture of safety by providing training, PPE, and accountability measures.
• Conduct accident investigations and implement safety improvements.
• Hire, engage, and retain drivers while providing performance feedback and development.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, sales, and supply chain teams to meet customer delivery expectations.
• Oversee dispatching and delivery schedules through Route Planner and Freight Administrator (if applicable).
• Monitor and manage fleet performance using key metrics (e.g., payload efficiency, OTIFNE, MPG).
• Partner with maintenance providers to minimize equipment downtime and ensure preventative maintenance.

Experience: 

• College degree required or equivalent experience with a high school diploma.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Transportation or Freight Management with supervisory responsibilities.
• Flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weeknights/weekends as required.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Knowledge of FMCSA and State DOT regulations.
• Proficient in business systems, Power BI, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with dispatching and load prioritization.
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

This position offers a competitive base salary. 

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