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Manager, Transportation Operations - Beachwood, OH

Full Time Manager Beachwood, OH, US

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $140,000.00 Annually

About Us

Master Builders Solutions is a global brand of advanced chemical solutions for construction. Our comprehensive portfolio includes sustainable concrete admixtures and underground construction solutions. We constantly strive to solve tomorrow’s challenges through our talented people, sound science, innovation, and communication with our global partners. We provide new solutions to satisfy industry demand for specific structure strengths while understanding the need for sustainability and environmental consciousness.

Job Summary

The Manager, Transportation Operations leads the planning and execution of Master Builders Solutions’ North American transportation network, including bulk tank, rail, and packaged freight. This role leads the transportation planning and dispatch team and is responsible for carrier management, transportation spend, service performance, and network optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead bulk and packaged transportation planning, scheduling, and dispatch.
• Lead, coach, and develop transportation planners, dispatchers, and coordinators.
• Manage carrier relationships, contracts, rate negotiations, and performance.
• Manage transportation budgets, forecasts, and cost and service targets.
• Optimize routes, capacity, utilization, and overall network performance.
• Monitor transportation KPIs and drive service, cost, and productivity improvements.
• Leverage TMS, ERP, telemetry, and routing technologies to improve execution and visibility.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Customer Service, Sales, and Procurement to support business and customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, hazmat, safety, and transportation requirements.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of transportation or logistics experience, with bulk, tank truck, or hazmat experience preferred.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience.
• Experience with carrier negotiations, transportation budgets, and performance management.
• Working knowledge of TMS/ERP systems, transportation analytics, and DOT/hazmat requirements.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel 20-30%.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in construction materials, chemicals, industrial manufacturing, or another regulated bulk-liquid industry.
• Experience managing bulk tank truck, rail, and/or hazardous materials transportation.
• Experience with route optimization, fleet telemetry, TMS, or other transportation technology platforms.
• Demonstrated success improving transportation cost, utilization, service, or network performance.

Why This Role

• High-visibility role reporting directly to North American Sales & Service leadership.
• Direct ownership and influence over transportation execution, cost, service, and network performance.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a critical transportation team and shape how the North American network operates.
• Meaningful impact on customer service, operational efficiency, and business performance.

What We Offer

As an employee of Master Builder Solutions, you will enjoy competitive health and insurance plans, robust retirement benefits with company-matching contributions, and continuous opportunities for learning and growth. Our work environment fosters collaboration, teamwork, and safety. We reward our employees with challenging and rewarding experiences, ongoing educational development, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Join our team and take ownership of your role while positively impacting our global organization.

We believe in empowering our employees to make informed decisions based on their experiences, taking ownership of their responsibilities, and driving positive action towards rewarding goals. Regardless of your role, we encourage you to provide leadership and contribute to the success of our company.

Build your career with Master Builders Solutions and be part of a dynamic and rewarding journey!

Note

Master Builders Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.