Transportation Manager

Title: Transportation Manager Classification: Exempt Reports To: Corporate Operations & Supply Chain Manager Position Type: Full-Time Core Hours: Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm ABOUT SCHUPAN We've been creating sustainable material solutions since 1968. At Schupan, we want to positively impact our people, community, and planet every day. We believe our core values foster a culture of excellence through growth.Schupan expects all employees to perform their job duties and consistently follow the code of conduct, by exhibiting behaviors that reflect: Integrity, Empowerment, Sustainability, and Compassion. We believe our employees make us the best. Some benefits of working at Schupan: People-first culture Career advancement and growth opportunities Weekly pay Cell phone stipend Discretionary end-of-year bonus Medical, dental, company paid employee only dental, dental for dependents, company paid core vision for employee and family, HSA, FSA,fitness incentives, wellness premium discount 401k and match eligibility, and PTO available Day 1 Company-paid group life and AD&D, voluntary life, short and long-term disability Pet insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and EAP SUMMARY The Transportation Manager oversees all truck drivers within the Schupan Industrial Recycling division, ensuring operations comply with company policies and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. This role acts as a strategic part of the SIRS leadership team, taking ownership of business management for transportation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Other duties may be assigned, and management retains the discretion to add, delete, or change the duties at any time) Lead, mentor, and support transportation team to meet performance expectations. Manage recruitment, onboarding, and training in partnership with HR. Conduct annual performance reviews and manage disciplinary actions. Travel to Elkhart on a weekly basis, or as needed Address employee relations issues and collaborate with HR and leadership as needed. Oversee transportation safety programs, including audits, training, meetings, and camera system management. Conduct monthly ride-along and safety evaluations. Ensure compliance with FMCSA, CSA, DOT standards, and internal safety policies. Oversee driver schedules, routes, and equipment allocation to meet service goals. Gain in-depth understanding of diverse fleet assets to ensure optimal truck-trailer-container configurations for customer orders. Optimize transportation routes and reduce fuel costs using management software. Collaborate with Account Managers and Administrative Manager to improve dispatch efficiency and service delivery. Maintain accurate records including timekeeping, DVIRs, fuel taxes, trip standards, and vehicle registrations. Ensure proper data entry and reporting using transportation databases. Lead monthly driver meetings and communicate operational updates. Responsible for all transportation safety functions, including performing safety audits, driver safety training, safety meetings, and managing the truck camera system. Partner with maintenance to ensure fleet safety and compliance. Support other divisions and departments to maximize equipment utilization. Assist with equipment movement, maintenance, and general transportation issues. Analyze expenditures and develop cost-saving strategies. Contribute to budgeting and planning to improve profitability and service quality. Track and meet transportation performance metrics. Ensure staff comply with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and federal and state regulations. Meet target transportation metrics goals. Must be able to handle high-stress situations Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Perform other duties as assigned. Exhibit behaviors that reflect the company's core values: Integrity, Empowerment, Sustainability, and Compassion. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. QUALIFICATIONSREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years managing a transportation department with experience in direct management of CDL-A drivers, dispatching, routing, and safety. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of accounting software, database software, internet software, timekeeping systems, spreadsheet software, and Microsoft software. Knowledge of truck maintenance Understanding of ISO 9001 Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Manage difficult or emotional situations, solicits customer feedback to improve service, and responds to requests for service and assistance. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here 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 who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Frequently lift, move, or position materials weighing up to 50 lbs. Remain in a seated position for 65% of the scheduled shift. Routinely performs repetitive movements such as bending, twisting, reaching and lifting. Occasionally walk around in scrap yards for customer visits or internal operations Must be able to travel to meetings to Elkhart and other sites as needed Must be able to enter and exit the tractor cabs for ride-along, or as needed WORKING ENVIRONMENT Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas. The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate. Equal Opportunity Employer Schupan believes our coworkers must be able to enjoy a work environment free from all forms of employment discrimination. The Company embraces individual differences and does not discriminate against any coworker or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, height, weight, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. #LI-HS1

Created: 2026-03-10