Director of Transportation Operations

Overview

The Director of Transportation Operations will lead a region to financial success and growth while exceeding customer expectations. This position will also be responsible for leading and developing Transportation Managers within the region.

• Maximize the profitability of dedicated fleets through proper planning, resource utilization, and operational excellence.
• Exceed dedicated customer’s expectations by providing superior service, and creative and efficient logistics solutions while continually developing and enhancing business relationships.
• Profitably grow the dedicated business through both NFI’s existing customers and non-dedicated business, while also growing third-party revenue generation.
• Provide a safe work environment and promote safety results, both accident and injury frequencies, as a top priority within all dedicated accounts.
• Efficiently manage all administrative functions and reporting requirements both internally for senior management and for external customers.
• Lead and develop NFI’s most valuable resource, its people, by providing a positive work environment through consistent communication, promoting accountability, and recognizing superior results.

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, including but not limited to performance management (employee evaluations, discipline, corrective action, coaching) and interviewing are required
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in logistics or transportation field
• Undergraduate Degree is required.
• Basic PC / Network knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Access and Power Point DOT regulation / Hours-of-Service understanding
• Ability to interact with individuals at all professional levels
• Superior organizational skills
• Budgetary and financial reporting experience
• Ability to effectively manage various levels of employees
• Ability to travel 50-75%, extended travel for start-ups/special projects

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

LA County Applicants:
The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.