Manager Freight

Overview

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Responsibilities

Summary:

The Freight Manager is responsible for effectively managing all operations within the Freight department. This includes order management, customer service, payload efficiencies, equipment maintenance and driver management. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weeknights/weekends as required.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Safety – creates a culture of safety and maintains a safe work environment, provides proper PPE & training, rewards safe driving behavior and holds team accountable, completes accident investigations, implements safety improvements, communicates safety opportunities, and immediately addresses safety concerns.
• Staffing – driver hiring, engagement and retention activities. Builds relationships with Freight team, addresses concerns, recognizes achievements, provides performance feedback and development opportunities.
• Service – works with manufacturing, sales, and supply chain partners to achieve customer satisfaction. Ensures effective delivery schedule and dispatching performance through management of Route Planner and Freight Administrator (if applicable). Monitors/manages fleet optimization and daily shipping goals via various reports such as speed gauge, log compliance, DOT stop/citation, out of route miles, headcount, driver utilization, payload efficiency, total lbs. shipped, past dues, returns, interplant deliveries, miles per gallon and OTIFNE (on time in full no errors). Partners with maintenance provider to reduce equipment downtime and complete preventative maintenance on tractor & trailer equipment.

Job Skills:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• Frontline leadership soft skills such as team building and conflict resolution
• FMCSA and State DOT Requirements
• Proficient in Business Operational Systems, Power BI, and Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Familiar with complexity of dispatching loads with internal prioritization and external demand
• Communicates effectively to internal and external partners
• Takes initiative and applies previous learnings to new situations
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail

Educational Requirements:

College degree required or equivalent experience with HS diploma

Preferred Experience:

2 years in Transportation/Freight Management with supervisory experience

Company Benefits:

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

*100% paid by ADS.

Why Join ADS?

Growth Opportunities & Global Presence: With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.

Inclusive and Creative Work Culture: ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance. Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success.

Innovative & Sustainability Focused: Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.

Learn More: https://www.adspipe.com/about-us

EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.