Kalamazoo, MI Hybrid Employment

Southshore Companies is hiring a Transportation Manager

About the Role

This role is responsible for managing daily transportation operations, optimizing freight movement, and leading a team to ensure reliable and efficient delivery performance.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of transportation operations including scheduling, routing, and dispatching
  • Ensure on-time delivery performance across all routes and carriers
  • Manage relationships with third-party carriers and negotiate freight rates
  • Monitor compliance with federal and state transportation regulations
  • Analyze transportation data to identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Develop and implement routing strategies to improve efficiency
  • Supervise dispatch team and provide performance feedback
  • Coordinate with warehouse teams to align loading and delivery schedules
  • Respond to service disruptions and implement corrective actions
  • Maintain accurate transportation records and reporting
  • Ensure proper vehicle maintenance and safety standards are followed
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the transportation department
  • Prepare and manage transportation budget and expenditures
  • Train team members on new systems, policies, and procedures
  • Support safety and compliance audits
  • Implement tracking systems for real-time shipment visibility
  • Collaborate with procurement on vendor selection and performance
  • Ensure adherence to environmental and sustainability policies
  • Manage incident reporting and claims processes
  • Promote a culture of accountability and operational excellence

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work Arrangement

Full-time, on-site

Team

Part of the logistics and supply chain division with cross-functional collaboration

Physical Demands

  • Frequent walking, standing, and sitting during work hours
  • Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds
  • Ability to perform duties in warehouse or yard environments

Work Environment

  • Primarily office-based with regular interaction in warehouse and transportation areas
  • Exposure to varying weather conditions during site visits
  • Standard business hours with occasional overtime during peak periods

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About company
Southshore Companies

Southshore is a privately held and managed group of integrated third party logistics companies established in 1978 providing warehousing logistics, fulfillment, quality control services, transportation services and real estate leasing and development to its customers. The Southshore Companies have expanded beyond the initial St. Joseph, Michigan operation to include locations in Benton Harbor, Bridgman, Kalamazoo and White Pigeon, Michigan; Elkhart and Anderson, Indiana; Normal, Illinois; York, Nebraska; and Spencer, Iowa. The Southshore Companies control approximately 2 million square feet of commercial warehouse space and specialize in supply chain logistics.

Southshore is a privately held company with a focus on long-term partnerships, exceptional service, and operational excellence. The company only accepts work it can perform at an exceptional level, ensuring effectiveness, efficiency, and timeliness. It has grown steadily since 1978 by expanding its logistics capabilities in response to customer demands and maintaining financial stability through diversified assets and customer segments.

With a compact central organization supported by independent site management, Southshore delivers responsive decision-making and creative strategic solutions. The owner-managers are directly accessible to customers, combining the agility of a small organization with the infrastructure and technology needed for demanding industries. Family values of trust, reliability, and urgency continue to shape daily operations.

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Job Details
Department Southshore Distribution
Category other
Posted 20 days ago