Transportation Manager

$90k - $120k

Bluebridge

Our client is a well-established manufacturer of large-scale capital equipment and is seeking an experienced Transportation Manager to lead its shipping and receiving operations. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing a team of eight hourly employees while overseeing domestic and international transportation, freight management, and logistics for high-value capital equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of 8 Shipping & Receiving employees, including 2 Leads and 6 Materials Associates.
Oversee daily shipping and receiving operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and on-time movement of materials and finished equipment.
Coordinate domestic and international shipments to customers, suppliers, and other company locations.
Negotiate transportation rates and manage carrier relationships to ensure cost-effective freight solutions.
Review freight invoices, resolve billing discrepancies, and monitor freight costs and budgets.
Partner with suppliers, manufacturing, and sales teams to ensure shipments meet project schedules and customer requirements.
Manage import/export shipments, customs documentation, duties, and compliance with applicable transportation regulations.
Oversee packaging, documentation, freight claims, and shipping procedures for large capital equipment.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for shipping and receiving activities.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, distribution, or shipping within a manufacturing environment.
Previous experience leading or supervising hourly employees in a warehouse, shipping, or distribution setting.
Strong knowledge of domestic and international transportation, freight management, import/export processes, and DOT regulations.
Experience negotiating carrier rates and managing freight costs.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ERP experience is a plus.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.

Compensation is $90k-120k DOE

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