Transportation Manager

Overview

Position: Transportation Manager

Location: Bartonville, IL

Travel: Up to 20% (Domestic)

As a Transportation Manager at Altorfer Power Systems, you will lead transportation operations to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and compliant movement of goods across Altorfer's supply chain. This includes managing carrier relationships, optimizing transportation networks, scheduling and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Monday through Friday (1st Shift). Weekends / After hours as needed.

• Manage Transportation Networks: Oversee carrier management and network solutions to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Shipping & Receiving Oversight: Supervise daily shipping, receiving, and material handling operations.
• Process Optimization: Analyze workflows, identify improvement opportunities, and implement lean principles.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with suppliers, procurement, and internal teams to maintain service levels.
• Performance Monitoring: Track shipping metrics and report non-compliance issues.
• Technology & Analytics: Utilize logistics software and data analytics to improve operations.

Preferred Background

• Experience in transportation or logistics management within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in logistics software and analytics tools.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant work experience will be considered.
• Experience: 5+ years in transportation or logistics management, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Experience with carrier negotiations and network optimization.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities;
  Excellent leadership and communication skills;
  Knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies;
  Proficiency in logistics software and data analytics tools.
• Driver's license: Must possess a valid driver's license with clean driving record. This includes no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years (Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on final candidate).

Altorfer Inc. offers an industry leading compensation and benefit package:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave and Funeral Leave
• Paid Time Off:
  Prorated 80 hours of PTO + 1 Floating Holiday
• Education Assistance
• Personal Tool Insurance, and Safety Equipment Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits:
  Supplemental Insurance, Accident, Critical and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Assistance and Identity & Fraud Protection

Pay rate: $65,000 - $90,000 annually

Relocation Assistance: Typically not offered

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Posted Min: USD $65,000.00/Yr.

Posted Max: USD $90,000.00/Yr.

This position works in both office and warehouse environments. May sit at a desk for long periods, answer phone calls, and use a keyboard to communicate via email and in a vehicle traveling to and from locations. May walk, bend and lift up to 25-50 lbs occasionally. May require wearing safety equipment (eg, safety glasses, protective footwear, gloves). Noise level varies from moderate to high in warehouses.

Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Why Work for Altorfer?

At Altorfer, our people make our company successful. We have over 35 locations and 1,300 employees with long tenure. We offer a collaborative, family-valued culture with competitive pay and benefits.

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