Director of Drayage
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Job Location:
Schaumburg, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Salary: $70000 $90000 base (DOE) commission
Job Type: Full-Time Onsite
About the Role
We are seeking a Director of Drayage to oversee and optimize all container drayage operations including port rail terminal and customer movements. This position is responsible for improving service performance managing carrier and terminal relationships reducing operational costs and ensuring compliance with drayage regulations. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in drayage and transportation operations strong leadership capabilities and the ability to make strategic decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Required Experience
Compensation & Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time Onsite
About the Role
We are seeking a Director of Drayage to oversee and optimize all container drayage operations including port rail terminal and customer movements. This position is responsible for improving service performance managing carrier and terminal relationships reducing operational costs and ensuring compliance with drayage regulations. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in drayage and transportation operations strong leadership capabilities and the ability to make strategic decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead scale and optimize day-to-day drayage operations across port and rail networks
- Develop strategic plans to reduce costs improve service levels and enhance customer satisfaction
- Monitor operational KPIs including on-time performance carrier utilization transit time and cost per move
- Build and maintain relationships with ports shipping lines chassis providers carriers terminals and customers
- Stay current on port congestion rail trends demurrage/detention risks and accessorial impacts
- Ensure compliance with federal state and local transportation regulations including environmental and safety standards
- Collaborate with leadership to align operational goals with broader business strategy
- Manage budgeting forecasting and resource allocation for drayage operations
- Mentor and lead transportation/operations teams to foster accountability collaboration and continuous improvement
- Identify process efficiencies and technology solutions that streamline execution
- Monitor market trends and competitive landscape to maintain an efficient and resilient drayage network
Required Experience
- 3-5 years of experience in drayage transportation port/rail operations or logistics operations leadership
- Strong understanding of drayage routing chassis pools container flow and regulatory requirements
- Proven track record in operational optimization carrier management or P&L responsibility (preferred)
- Ability to manage high-pressure operational challenges with urgency and problem-solving discipline
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Outlook Word and transportation systems/tools (TMS preferred)
- Strong leadership and communication skills
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $70000 $90000 DOE bonus/commission potential
- Full-time schedule
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance (between 60-70%)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
