What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Transportation position at Knauf Insulation?
Overview:
We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.
Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage.
We’re committed to the whole you – your health, wealth, peace of mind, self and community.
Our benefits include:
Growth opportunities are available!
Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!
About the Role:
The Manager, Transportation is responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of raw materials and finished goods across KINA’s manufacturing and distribution network. The role leads transportation planning, manages inbound and outbound freight operations, and partners with key stakeholders to ensure service performance, cost control, compliance, and continuous improvement across logistics operations.
Responsibilities:
Experience:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.
Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.
We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.
Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage.
We’re committed to the whole you – your health, wealth, peace of mind, self and community.
Our benefits include:
- Free on-site Health Care Facility
- Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
- Virtual Medical Services
- Fertility and adoption benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% contribution and fully vested day one)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid family leave
- Company provided Salary Continuance (Short- term Disability)
- Company paid life insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Plus, more!
Growth opportunities are available!
Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!
About the Role:
The Manager, Transportation is responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of raw materials and finished goods across KINA’s manufacturing and distribution network. The role leads transportation planning, manages inbound and outbound freight operations, and partners with key stakeholders to ensure service performance, cost control, compliance, and continuous improvement across logistics operations.
- Lead inbound and outbound transportation operations across all KINA locations.
- Develop and execute transportation strategies that improve service, cost, utilization, and delivery performance.
- Manage carrier selection, contract administration, rate negotiations, and carrier performance.
- Ensure timely delivery of products to customers, distribution centers, and project sites.
- Align transportation planning with production schedules, warehouse capacity, inventory flow, and customer demand.
- Monitor freight spend, budgets, and cost drivers; identify and implement savings opportunities.
- Track and improve key transportation metrics, including on-time delivery, load optimization, damage rates, lead times, and freight cost per unit.
- Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, safety requirements, environmental standards, and internal policies.
- Resolve freight claims, delivery issues, service failures, and corrective actions in partnership with carriers and internal stakeholders.
- Support network design, route optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Leverage transportation management systems, reporting tools, and data analytics to improve visibility and decision-making.
- Lead, coach, and develop the transportation team while promoting a high-performance, customer-focused culture.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field
Experience:
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in the transportation or logistics industry
- Minimum three (3) years of leadership/management experience
- Experience managing transportation budgets and identifying cost-saving opportunities
- Familiarity with Transportation Management Systems, ERP systems, or other logistics software
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of, or the ability to learn and understand, the building and construction industry
- Knowledge of, or the ability to learn and utilize, ERP systems such as SAP and TMS
- Ability to communicate effectively throughout the organization
- Ability to make quick, thorough decisions
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to motivate and energize a team to produce winning solutions
- Ability to analyze data and use insights to support sound business decisions
- Ability to partner with and support colleagues both internally and externally
- Ability to work hands-on in an industrial manufacturing environment, as well as in a corporate environment
- Ability to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization
- Ability to instill an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner
- Ability to support employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce
- Effective negotiation skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Follow-up skills
- Proactive in identifying areas of opportunity and suggesting ideas for improvement
- Effective public speaking and presentation skills
It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.