Transportation Manager

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

Career Area: Transportation / Logistics / Supply Chain

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.

• 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.

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

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 a 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).

• 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

Payrate: $65,000 – $90,000 annually

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Not available.

This position works in both office and warehouse environments. May, on a continuous basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time, answer phone calls, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through email and in a vehicle traveling to and from locations. May on a continuous basis walk, bend, and have the ability to lift up to 25‑50 lbs occasionally.

May be required to wear appropriate safety equipment (IE– Safety glasses or side shields, footwear, gloves, etc.) when needed. The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate to low. Noise level in warehouse may range from moderate to high. Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable 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.

At Altorfer, our iron is just the beginning. Our people make our company successful, and we would not be who we are without them. As a third generation, family‑owned company created in 1957, we bring our values into how we do business. Everyone from technicians, sales representatives, administrative professionals, or somewhere in between is part of the “A-Team” and is critical to our success.

Here at Altorfer, we have over 35 locations and 1300 employees with long tenure for you to learn from. We have a collaborative, family‑valued culture, with a great reputation in the industry. A company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work with a remarkable team of people.