Director of Operations - Transportation Focus
About Us:
We are a rapidly expanding logistics solutions company partnering with manufacturers, distributors, and shippers nationwide. Our mission is to help businesses move freight smarter, faster, and more cost-effectively. As we continue to scale, we are seeking senior leadership talent capable of driving operational excellence and shaping the future of our logistics organization.
The Opportunity:
We’re looking for a Director of Operations with deep expertise in transportation, logistics, and supply chain strategy. This individual will oversee multi-channel operational workflows, lead high-performing teams, optimize carrier networks, and build the systems that support sustainable growth. If you’ve managed large-scale logistics operations, led cross-functional teams, improved process efficiency, and driven operational KPIs at a high level — this role offers the chance to take that experience to the next stage.
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership across all logistics and operations functions, ensuring efficient and cost-effective freight movement.
- Oversee carrier management, operational processes, and service-level performance across multiple transportation modes.
- Develop and implement scalable systems, SOPs, and operational frameworks to support rapid company growth.
- Analyze operational data to identify trends, solve inefficiencies, and drive measurable improvements in cost, service, and productivity.
- Lead, mentor, and develop operations staff to build a high-performance team culture.
- Serve as a senior point of contact for key carriers, vendors, and enterprise-level partners.
- Collaborate with executive leadership on long-term strategic planning, budgeting, and operational initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and customer requirements.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of senior-level experience in logistics operations, transportation management, or supply chain leadership.
- Proven success overseeing multi-modal freight operations, routing strategies, or large-scale transportation networks.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and build operational improvements around it.
- Experience developing SOPs, optimizing processes, and scaling teams or departments.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment requiring adaptability and strategic thinking.
What We Offer:
- Significant career growth opportunities within a rapidly scaling organization.
- A leadership seat where your decisions directly influence company-wide operations and long-term success.
- Competitive executive compensation package (salary + performance bonuses + growth incentives).
- Mentorship, team support, and autonomy to build and refine operational systems.
- A collaborative, forward-thinking culture that values transparency, innovation, and ownership.
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