What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Freight Logistics Manager position at CRYSTAL FINISHING SYSTEMS?
Assistant Freight & Logistics Manager
Crystal Finishing Systems | Schofield, WI
Crystal Finishing Systems is seeking an Assistant Freight & Logistics Manager to help lead our Crystal Freight operations. This role is responsible for supporting the daily management of dispatch, driver operations, fleet utilization, DOT compliance, safety programs, and customer logistics activities. The ideal candidate is an organized, decisive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing operational efficiency, customer service, and team development.
What You'll Do
- Assist in overseeing daily freight, dispatch, and fleet operations.
- Maximize fleet utilization by coordinating company loads and third-party carriers.
- Partner with production teams, customers, satellite facilities, drivers, and dispatchers to ensure on-time deliveries.
- Support driver onboarding, training, and ongoing communication.
- Monitor DOT, FMCSA, CSA, and safety compliance requirements.
- Participate in driver safety meetings and promote a strong safety culture.
- Serve as a liaison between drivers, dispatch, and the truck maintenance team.
- Help develop and improve logistics processes, procedures, and policies.
- Support profitability initiatives through efficient scheduling, routing, and cost management.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and support to team members.
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 10 years of transportation, logistics, dispatching, or fleet management experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations.
- Experience with scheduling, dispatching, and fleet operations.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and transportation management software.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- CDL and budgeting experience are a plus.
Why Join Crystal Finishing Systems?
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to lead and grow within a successful transportation operation
- Collaborative team environment
- Stable, growing company with multiple Wisconsin locations
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with options to fit your needs
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Employee Life Insurance
- Additional Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance options
- Optional Accident, Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance
- Pharmacy Benefit Management
- Prescription Drug Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays per year
- Health Savings Plans (HSA, FSA and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts)
- Tuition Assistance
- Wellness Programs - including onsite Healthcare Clinics and Gyms
- Free Physical Therapy
- Apprenticeship Programs
- On-Site Cookouts and Celebrations
- And more!
If you're a logistics professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and ensuring freight moves safely and efficiently, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join Crystal Finishing Systems and help keep our operations moving forward.