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Manager, Transportation

A.P. Moller - Maersk
Carteret, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026 CLOSED ON 5/21/2026

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About Us

As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike. Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps our customers coming back to work with us!

If you are seeking to be a part of a family, this is the place for you!

Performance Team handles end-to-end warehousing and distribution logistics needs utilizing our strategic network of storage facilities. Our facilities are capable of receiving, storing, processing and dispatching cargo, so we can build flexibility and resilience into the supply chain process. Our integrated solutions allow us to be prepared for supply chain risks, so we can plan distribution to better achieve lead time and goals despite unexpected conditions. Our extensive experience, connections, and deep expertise across different sectors, industries, and transportation modes, means we can be counted on for process excellence that will save time and money.

Summary:

The Transportation Manager is responsible for the overall performance of all activities associated with the management of fleet and driver operations. This role plans, organizes, directs, and controls customer delivery activities. This individual assists senior management in establishing performance objectives and safety standards. This individual is also accountable for achieving prescribed company objectives regarding safety, cost, productivity, accuracy, and customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage and closely monitor owner/operator and company drivers in a fast-paced environment.
  • Responsible for the oversight of dispatchers on multiple shifts
  • Must have knowledge of all National and State DOT laws and FMCSA regulations.
  • Responsible for controlling driver and department costs, including shift schedules
  • Expected to perform at 99.5% on time performance.
  • Ensure that work is rotated among all drivers.
  • Understand all customer pickup and delivery procedures.
  • Must be able to perform routing planning for store delivery
  • Ensure that Drivers are continuously reminded to drive safely and be aware of their surroundings during pickup and delivery procedures.
  • Be able to react to emergency or urgent situations as they occur and follow emergency and/or accident company protocol.
  • Experience in building and managing Drivers and dispatchers
  • TMW, Four kites, and Event Capture Device Motive system knowledge a plus
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises 30 employees within MGF Operations Full Truck Load Transportation. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising office staff performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Company Benefits:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k Company Match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
  • And more!

Pay Range:

$70,000 - $77,000*

  • The above-stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

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You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Performance Team is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Performance Team is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.



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Salary : $70,000 - $77,000

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