Director of Fleet Operations

Job Title:

Director of Transportation Operations

Location:

Ecru, MS Position Summary

The Director of Transportation Operations is responsible for leading transportation strategy and fleet operations for our Mississippi locations. This role ensures operational efficiency, safety compliance, and service excellence while driving innovation and team development.

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement transportation strategies aligned with organizational goals to optimize cost and service performance.
• Operational Oversight: Manage day-to-day transportation operations, including labor, materials, and overhead analysis to improve productivity.
• Technology Integration: Utilize telematics, automation, and data analytics to enhance fleet performance and decision-making.
• Leadership & Development: Direct and mentor driver teams and operations staff, fostering engagement and accountability.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain adherence to all regulatory requirements and promote a safety-first culture across operations.
• Collaboration: Partner with internal departments and external stakeholders to strengthen supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience in transportation or fleet operations, preferably in a multi-site environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives and manage operational improvements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with change management and team development.
• Proficiency in data-driven decision-making and transportation technologies.

This position is based at our Ecru, MS facility and requires on-site leadership presence. Occasional travel may be required.

At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for the status quo.

It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business.

Apply today and find your home at Ashley!

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

• Honesty & Integrity
  • Without hesitation, uses candor and is direct in communication
  • Is tough-minded in working in and meeting the demands of reality
  • Always tells the truth and follows through on commitments
  • Enjoys working hard and pursues work with energy, drive and willpower to finish
  • Is disciplined in developing consistency into work processes
  • Is focused and relentless in achieving goals
• Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
  • Fights to take costs and waste out of the system
  • Seeks to understand "why" something works the way it does, and through study and improvement determines how to better all processes and systems
  • Strives for more in all areas of work by developing measurements, setting goals and then working on ways to exceed goals through problem-solving methods that look beyond the obvious
• Dirty Fingernail
  • Does not rely on reports to run the business, but rather goes to the work that is being done and sees if the work is being done right for him/herself
  • Has an insatiable curiosity and takes a "Go and See" approach to understand the current state of the business and the competitive realities
  • Takes a hands-on approach to tackle problems and demonstrates critical thinking through the use of effective questioning…asking the 5 "Whys"
• Growth Focused
  • Understands the customer’s…