Director of Transportation Operations
Job Summary
- Lead plan organize and direct transportation operations policies programs and procedures across assigned locations.
- Oversee transportation scheduling dispatching driver management equipment utilization licensing communication and logistics planning functions.
- Review and analyze operational performance revenue trends cost reports transportation schedules and key metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Conduct root cause analysis develop ROI-based recommendations and present strategic solutions to senior leadership.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency reduce cost strengthen service and address performance gaps.
- Support new business opportunities existing customer growth RFQs rate analysis contract maintenance customer service and inventory-in-motion visibility.
- Lead coach train and develop transportation operations leaders administrative staff driver management personnel and other assigned associates.
- Foster a highly engaged team culture built on accountability communication teamwork safety and operational excellence.
- Ensure compliance with DOT OSHA CT-PAT ISO company safety standards and Benore policies and procedures.
- Represent Benore professionally and positively with customers associates drivers vendors and the community.
- Bachelors degree required.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation logistics or a directly related field.
- Proven leadership experience in transportation operations logistics dispatch driver management fleet operations or a related operational leadership function.
- Demonstrated ability to lead develop and mentor large teams across multiple locations.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to review performance data cost reports operational trends and financial information to identify improvement opportunities.
- Experience developing action plans improving operational processes reducing cost and driving measurable results.
- Strong communication presentation problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities projects deadlines and operational needs in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 including Excel Word PowerPoint SharePoint Teams and OneDrive.
- Experience with transportation management systems such as TMW and/or TMT preferred.
- Class A CDL preferred.
- Active drivers license required. Candidate must be eligible to be insured under applicable company motor vehicle insurance policies.
- Compensation & Retirement
- Competitive pay and 401(k)
- Section 125 Pre-Tax Benefit Plan
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) option
- 24/7 virtual healthcare through Teladoc & Telehealth Services
- Wellness programs for chronic conditions including diabetes and cancer support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health legal and financial resources
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Accident & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Work-Life Balance & Professional Growth
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays and training
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Employee engagement programs
Required Skills:
Qualifications: Bachelors degree required. Minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation logistics or a directly related field. Proven leadership experience in transportation operations logistics dispatch driver management fleet operations or a related operational leadership function. Demonstrated ability to lead develop and mentor large teams across multiple locations. Strong analytical skills with the ability to review performance data cost reports operational trends and financial information to identify improvement opportunities. Experience developing action plans improving operational processes reducing cost and driving measurable results. Strong communication presentation problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities projects deadlines and operational needs in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 including Excel Word PowerPoint SharePoint Teams and OneDrive. Experience with transportation management systems such as TMW and/or TMT preferred. Class A CDL preferred. Active drivers license required. Candidate must be eligible to be insured under applicable company motor vehicle insurance policies.
Required Education:
BS