Transportation Manager
Company: Ascentek
Role summary
Transportation Manager is a full-time role at Ascentek in Roseville, Minnesota, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-08. Salary: USD 92,026–117,235 per year. Experience level: 5-10. No degree required.
- Job title
- Transportation Manager
- Company
- Ascentek
- Location
- Roseville, Minnesota, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Salary
- USD 92,026–117,235 per year
- Experience level
- 5-10
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-08
Ascentek is looking for a full-time Transportation Manager to join their team. This is a great opportunity to join a company that is passionate about making a positive impact, and you'll get to enjoy great benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. No degree is required for this role, and the salary is competitive.
Job description
With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities , Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.
What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2025 USA Great Place to Work certified company:
A position that is: Hourly, Full time, Mon-Fri, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
Dental and Vision Insurance
FSA/HSA options
Paid parental leave
Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
401(k) with a generous company match
Pet Insurance Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
21 Paid Days Off
7 Paid Holidays
Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
Career advancement opportunities
As a Transportation Manager you will lead planning, routing and oversight of Ascentek’s transportation operations. You will direct supervisors and drivers to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective deliveries while maintaining compliance with DOT, OSHA and HAZMAT regulations. Success in this role requires strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to develop high-performing teams. Rooted in Our Values you will foster a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement while ensuring customer expectations are consistently exceeded.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Hire, train and retain supervisors and drivers to build a strong transportation team
Develop and maintain performance metrics to drive operational results
Monitor compliance with company policies, safety standards and regulatory requirements
Lead ongoing evaluations and annual performance reviews for transportation staff
Guide, plan, organize and motivate team members to achieve goals and deliver results
Improve delivery efficiency and reduce transportation costs through process improvements
Partner with leaders across the business to align policies and objectives
Investigate and resolve customer complaints promptly and professionally
Analyze financial data to manage expenses and ensure alignment with approved budgets
Drive analytics and KPI development to track transportation performance
Ensure fleet operations are supported by effective maintenance programs
Promote collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement within the transportation team
Perform additional duties as assigned
Education: High school diploma or GED
Preferred Experience and/or Training:
5–7 years of prior transportation management experience
Experience managing fleet maintenance programs
Physical, Mental, Environmental Demands:
Strong working knowledge of DOT, HAZMAT and OSHA regulations
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multitask, prioritize and problem solve in a fast-paced environment
Good judgment and decision-making with critical thinking abilities
Experience in wholesale distribution preferred
Knowledge of warehousing and inventory control a plus
Experience and/or Training:
Technical or college education preferred
Experience in fleet management within wholesale distribution
Formal training in transportation safety or compliance programs
Background in inventory and warehouse integration with transportation operations
Physical, Mental, Environmental Demands :
Frequent sitting, standing and walking with regular use of hands for computer and paperwork
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally
Strong reasoning, communication and problem-solving skills required to manage complex operations
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a high-paced environment
Primarily office-based with frequent interaction with warehouse settings
Exposure to noise and activity typical of a transportation and distribution environment
The anticipated hiring range for the role you are applying for is between $92,026 and $117,235 annually. This anticipated hiring range is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below:
Experience and qualifications: The depth of relevant experience and specific skills you bring to the position.
Education and certifications: Any additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in the role.
Market and industry benchmarks: We compare compensation packages with industry standards to ensure we are competitive.
Internal equity: We strive to maintain pay equity across the organization to ensure fairness for all teammates performing similar work.
At Ascentek, we are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information about our career opportunities. For the most accurate job descriptions, salary details, and benefit information, we encourage you to visit our official careers page at https://www.ascentek.com/careers/ .
Ascentek is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.