Transportation Coordinator

Transportation Coordinator

The Transportation Coordinator is a vital leader in keeping projects and materials moving efficiently, safely, and on time. In this role, you'll oversee the scheduling and execution of shipments from facilities to jobsites, ensuring compliance with government regulations while balancing cost-effectiveness and reliability. From coordinating drivers and subcontractors to tracking loads and communicating with field teams, you'll be at the center of logistics operations that directly impact project success.

You'll also manage delivery schedules, monitor driver performance, and proactively address delays or discrepancies to keep stakeholders informed. With a focus on organization, safety, and continuous improvement, this role is essential in driving efficiency across the transportation department.

Transportation Coordinators are respected for their problem-solving, communication, and ability to keep complex logistics running smoothly. Their leadership ensures that every load is delivered legally, safely, and on schedule, making them a key part of project delivery.

RK Industries (RK) is a second-generation family-owned business built on hard work and strong values. Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning, we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands-on services including construction, manufacturing, custom fabrication, and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination, we ensure every job is done right from start to finish. Our proven methods, focus on safety, and commitment to quality help bring our customers' biggest ideas to life.

The Transportation Coordinator works towards optimizing the transportation department of the organization. The main objective of the Transportation Coordinator is to ensure all shipping requests are executed cost effectively, safely, legally and on time. The Transportation Coordinator reports to the Henderson Logistics Supervisor.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure all loads from RK facilities and job sites are transported according to government rules and regulations regarding the transportation of goods and materials.
• Be familiar with all government rules and regulation regarding the transportation of goods and materials.
• Notify and schedule the deliveries of all material with field employees.
• Proactively inform internal departments of delays or incorrect deliveries.
• Maintain delivery schedules and provide load tracking information to internal departments as needed.
• Have trailers loaded one day prior to shipment date where possible.
• Communicate load schedule information to drivers.
• Manage driver hours and performance.
• Ensure drivers communicate all operational incidents, like accidents, load damage, traffic violations, and late deliveries.
• Schedule routes and loads for drivers.
• Ensure safety policies and government regulations are followed for driver hours, securing of loads, loading of trucks and off-loading of trucks.
• Prepare and file all required paperwork for shipments.
• Monitor and record data for performance metrics as communicated by the Henderson Logistics Supervisor.
• Log policy non-conformance issues in the company's QMS system.
• Pro-actively identify loads that require sub-contractor transportation.
• Source price competitive sub-contractor rates.
• Manage sub-contractor performance according to RK standards.
• Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Qualifications

Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.