Advanced Drainage Systems

Manager Freight

Advanced Drainage Systems$78K — $100K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College degree or equivalent experience with a high school diploma required.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Transportation or Freight Management with supervisory responsibilities.
  • Flexibility to work 40+ hours per week, including nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Foster a culture of safety through training and accountability measures.
  • Conduct accident investigations and implement safety improvements.
  • Hire, engage, and retain drivers, providing performance feedback and development.
  • Collaborate with teams across the organization to meet customer delivery expectations.
  • Oversee dispatching and delivery operations using Route Planner and Freight Administrator.
  • Monitor fleet performance using key operational metrics.
  • Partner with maintenance providers to reduce downtime and ensure preventative maintenance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care.
  • Company-paid life and accidental death insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability programs.
  • 401k profit-sharing plan with company match.
Full Job Description
Overview

We are looking for aFreight Managerto join our team! In this role, you will lead and manage all operations within the Freight department, including order management, customer service, driver oversight, and equipment maintenance. Your leadership will ensure safety, efficiency, and high service standards across freight operations. If you are passionate about transportation logistics and team leadership, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

  • Foster a culture of safety by providing training, PPE, and accountability measures.
  • Conduct accident investigations and implement safety improvements.
  • Hire, engage, and retain drivers while providing performance feedback and development.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, sales, and supply chain teams to meet customer delivery expectations.
  • Oversee dispatching and delivery schedules through Route Planner and Freight Administrator (if applicable).
  • Monitor and manage fleet performance using key metrics (e.g., payload efficiency, OTIFNE, MPG).
  • Partner with maintenance providers to minimize equipment downtime and ensure preventative maintenance.

Qualifications

  • College degree required or equivalent experience with a high school diploma.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Transportation or Freight Management with supervisory responsibilities.
  • Flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weeknights/weekends as required.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong leadership and team-building skills.
  • Knowledge of FMCSA and State DOT regulations.
  • Proficient in business systems, Power BI, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience with dispatching and load prioritization.
  • Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Proactive problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Compensation Range:$78,000.00-$100,000.00Individual pay may vary and is determined by work location, shift, and factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. ADS offers competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and competitive medical and retirement benefit programs. Your recruiter can share more specific information on the role and location of which you apply. BenefitsWe offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits program including:MedicalDentalVisionFlexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care)Company-Paid Life and AD&D InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term Disability ProgramsProfit Sharing Plan (401k)Paid Holidays/ Vacation DaysBereavement PayJury DutyMilitary Leave Company Benefits:

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), 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.

About Advanced Drainage Systems

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high performance thermoplastic corrugated pipe, providing a comprehensive suite of water management products and superior drainage solutions for use in the construction and infrastructure marketplace. Its innovative products are used across a broad range of end markets and applications, including non-residential, residential, agriculture and infrastructure applications. The Company has established a leading position in many of these end markets by leveraging its national sales and distribution platform, overall product breadth and scale and manufacturing excellence.
Learn more about Advanced Drainage Systems
Size
5,635 employees
Market Cap
$6.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206.7 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+17.1%
Revenue
$1.9 billion
NASDAQ

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