Advanced Drainage Systems EEO Statement: Advanced Drainage Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Manager Freight US-WA-Washougal Job ID: 2025-18931 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Freight & Drivers Advanced Drainage Systems Overview

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Responsibilities

Summary:

The Freight Manager is responsible for effectively managing all operations within the Freight department. This includes order management, customer service, payload efficiencies, equipment maintenance and driver management. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weeknights/weekends as required.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Safety -- creates a culture of safety and maintains a safe work environment, provides proper PPE & training, rewards safe driving behavior and holds team accountable, completes accident investigations, implements safety improvements, communicates safety opportunities, and immediately addresses safety concerns.
• *Staffing *-- driver hiring, engagement and retention activities. Builds relationships with Freight team, addresses concerns, recognizes achievements, provides performance feedback and development opportunities.

• *Service *-- works with manufacturing, sales, and supply chain partners to achieve customer satisfaction. Ensures effective delivery schedule and dispatching performance through management of Route Planner and Freight Administrator (if applicable). Monitors/manages fleet optimization and daily shipping goals via various reports such as speed gauge, log compliance, DOT stop/citation, out of route miles, headcount, driver utilization, payload efficiency, total lbs. shipped, past dues, returns, interplant deliveries, miles per gallon and OTIFNE (on time in full no errors). Partners with maintenance provider to reduce equipment downtime and complete preventative maintenance on tractor & trailer equipment.

   

Job Skills:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• Frontline leadership soft skills such as team building and conflict resolution
• FMCSA and State DOT Requirements
• Proficient in Business Operational Systems, Power BI, and Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Familiar with complexity of dispatching loads with internal prioritization and external demand
• Communicates effectively to internal and external partners
• Takes initiative and applies previous learnings to new situations

• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail

   

Educational Requirements:

College degree required or equivalent experience with HS diploma 

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Preferred Experience: