Transportation Manager

Location: Mt. Sterling, IL

Department: Dot Transportation, Inc.

Reports To: Senior Transportation Manager

Salary Range: $76,285 – $114,428 annually, plus bonus opportunity

As a Transportation Manager, you will lead transportation operations and develop high-performing teams that safely and efficiently deliver exceptional service. You will drive operational excellence through continuous improvement, cost management, process development, and effective leadership while partnering with peers across the transportation network to achieve shared goals.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Manage and develop a team of drivers/office staff.
• Balance competing priorities while addressing customer, employee, and operational challenges.
• Partner with transportation, distribution, and corporate teams to successfully lead change and achieve business objectives
• Manage remote employees through effective communication, coaching, accountability, and performance management.
• Drive cost improvement initiatives, eliminate waste, and implement process improvements that enhance operational performance.
• Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Dot experience
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to operational excellence

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• 2+ years of leadership or management experience
• Transportation, logistics, supply chain, or operations experience
• Experience leading remote employees and driving organizational change

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Travel – Travel approximately twice per month to terminals and driver recruiting events. Must have the ability to travel independently without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.
• Schedule – Ability to work a flexible schedule. Will include some evening/week-end calls and occasional after-hours events.

WHO WE ARE 

Dot Foods, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, created Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) in 1994 to transport product. Our fleet has since grown to over 1,800 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we’ve grown, we haven’t lost sight of caring for our best-in-class ­drivers. We’ve had zero layoffs in our company’s history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.  

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.

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