Director of Operations - Transportation

Job summary

Oversee transportation and goods storage operations, including staff, vehicle and goods scheduling and dispatch, service rates, revenue, and regulatory compliance. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and organizational programs, allocate resources, monitor performance, and represent the organization in negotiations and official functions.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Bachelor's degree Experience 5 years or more On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Willing to relocate Trucking company General office Responsibilities Tasks Monitor department’s performance Plan for changes to schedules and policies Supervise staff Establish and implement policies and standards for the transportation and storage of goods Oversee the scheduling and dispatching of vehicles and goods Oversee the setting of transportation service rates and monitor revenue Ensure compliance with government regulations Develop policies and procedures to implement programs MS Office Allocate material, human and financial resources to implement organizational policies and programs Establish objectives for the organization and formulate or approve policies and programs Represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions Supervision 11-15 people Additional information Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits Other Benefits Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer Parking available

What you’ll do

Oversee transportation and goods storage operations, including staff, vehicle and goods scheduling and dispatch, service rates, revenue, and regulatory compliance. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and organizational programs, allocate resources, monitor performance, and represent the organization in negotiations and official functions.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience are specified. The role is on-site at a trucking company, supervises 11–15 people, and requires a valid driver's licence; willingness to relocate is also noted.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Health Care Plan
• Vision Care Benefits
• Free Parking
• Paid Learning And Training

Listed skills

• Policy development · Preferred
• Operations Management · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Operations Management
• Transportation Management
• Staff Supervision
• Scheduling
• Dispatching
• Policy Development
• Regulatory Compliance
• Revenue Monitoring
• Rate Setting
• Resource Allocation
• Program Implementation
• Organizational Planning
• Negotiation
• Microsoft Office

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Management & Leadership