Transportation Assistant Manager

Location: Ellabell, GA

Department: Transportation

Position Type: Full-time, On-site
• Position Overview

The Transportation Assistant Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the stable, on-time, and interruption-free flow of inbound parts to the HMGMA production line. This position supports and oversees the door-to-door local inbound transportation operation, including delivery scheduling, carrier performance management, risk mitigation, and on-site operational control.

We are seeking a highly driven professional with strong analytical capability, operational discipline, and the ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates proactive problem-solving, clear communication, and a deep understanding of transportation operations.
• Key Responsibilities

• Local Inbound Delivery Management - Develop, coordinate, and monitor daily/weekly delivery schedules aligned with production requirements
• On-site Transportation Oversight - Supervise dock, yard, system monitoring, and driver attendance to ensure seamless operational flow
• Carrier & Dispatch Management - Oversee dispatch planning, route optimization, and KPI-driven carrier performance
• Risk & Issue Management - Identify operational risks, respond to delays or shortages, and implement immediate corrective actions
• Cross-functional Communication - Coordinate with production, quality, procurement, and suppliers to resolve issues and maintain delivery stability
• Volume Increase & New Model Readiness - Prepare transportation capacity, resources, and processes to support production ramp-ups and new model launches
• Incident Reporting & Root Cause Analysis - Document incidents, analyze root causes, and drive sustainable corrective actions

• Required Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in transportation, logistics, inbound supply
• Strong understanding of production planning, delivery control, and inbound logistics operations
• Demonstrated ability to manage carriers, dispatch operations, and on-site transportation activities
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and crisis-response capabilities
• Proficiency in Excel, data analysis tools, and PowerPoint
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to perform effectively in a high-volume, time-sensitive manufacturing environment
• English proficiency for communication with suppliers and logistics partners

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with warehouse operations or Tier-1 automotive (or similar) inbound logistics
• Knowledge of MES, TMS, WMS, or other logistics/transportation systems
• Experience managing 3PL partners and evaluating performance

• Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to contribute to mission-critical logistics operations supporting a major automotive production facility
• High-impact role directly influencing production stability and operational excellence
• Collaborative environment working with cross-functional teams and global partners
• Strong career-growth potential within a rapidly expanding manufacturing ecosystem

Total Rewards

The job is eligible to participate in GLOVIS EA's outstanding benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) Plan with $1/$1 matching up to plan provisions, as well as generous paid time off.

The estimated base salary range for the Transportation Assistant Manager is $81,000-85,000. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that GLOVIS EA reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel.