Transportation Manager at Nelson Connects

Transportation Manager
Location: Ashland, Virginia  

Hours: Monday - Friday, day shift

Salary: $105,000 + 12% annual bonus and excellent benefits

Summary:

The Transportation Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of outbound freight operations, ensuring service levels are met efficiently while minimizing costs. This role includes leading the Transportation Department, ensuring team safety and DOT compliance, and implementing strategies for continuous improvement.  CDL-B is highly preferred as driving may be required depending upon driver call outs - minimal.

What you will be doing:

• Team & Safety Leadership: Ensure a safe work environment; train and supervise team members in safety procedures.
• Operational Management: Oversee multi-state transportation operations for efficient delivery, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
• Strategic Implementation: Develop and implement strategies to meet or exceed departmental and corporate objectives.
• Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with Distribution, Logistics, and Sales teams to optimize operational efficiencies.
• Staff Development: Recruit, train, and manage personnel; provide regular performance feedback and professional development opportunities.
• Route Optimization: Evaluate routing software and route efficacy, making improvements to support organizational goals.

  What you bring:

• Education & Experience: BS/BA degree or equivalent; minimum of 5 years in transportation management.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient with office equipment and routing software (RoadNet, Geotab, Lytx); strong computer skills.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong communication skills, with proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Licensing: Valid Driver’s License (CDL-B required).
• Safety & Compliance Focus: Knowledge of DOT compliance; commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

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About Nelson Connects:

If you're looking for a new opportunity, the recruiting and staffing experts at Nelson Connects can help. We work with companies of all types and sizes across all industries. We help people like you find exciting roles with employers ranging from Fortune 100, government, and nonprofit organizations to local businesses, industry leaders, and the most agile start-ups. The candidates we work with appreciate our responsive approach, genuine relationships, and exceptional service. With a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and credibility, we look forward to our jobs every day, and we're excited to help you find the job you've been looking for.

Pay Transparency: Nelson Connects provides pay transparency by placing salary ranges in all job postings in accordance with state and local regulations. We are committed to communicating pay clearly throughout the employment process.

California Fair Chance Act and Beyond: Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable regulations. We will consider qualified Applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and CA Fair Chance Act.

Temporary Associate Benefits Offered: Weekly benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, EAP, Life/AD&D, STD, Commuter FSA, + state mandated benefits.

EEO Statement: Nelson Connects is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other classification protected by law.

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