What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION AND WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS position at gpac?
Director of Transportation & Warehouse Operations
Virginia Beach, VA (Onsite) $140,000 - $165,000 Base Salary Semi-Annual Bonus
Lead a High-Performing Transportation & Distribution Network
We have partnered with a well-established transportation and distribution company that has been serving customers for more than 20 years. As the organization continues to grow, they are seeking a Director of Transportation & Warehouse Operations to oversee multiple distribution and transportation functions while driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
This is an executive leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced supply chain environment and enjoys optimizing transportation, warehouse operations, and final mile delivery networks.
Industries Served
When applying, we'd especially like to know:
Send your resume to me at linda.powell@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Virginia Beach, VA (Onsite) $140,000 - $165,000 Base Salary Semi-Annual Bonus
Lead a High-Performing Transportation & Distribution Network
We have partnered with a well-established transportation and distribution company that has been serving customers for more than 20 years. As the organization continues to grow, they are seeking a Director of Transportation & Warehouse Operations to oversee multiple distribution and transportation functions while driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
This is an executive leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced supply chain environment and enjoys optimizing transportation, warehouse operations, and final mile delivery networks.
Industries Served
- Food & Grocery
- Retail & Consumer Goods
- Automotive
- Building Materials
- Medical & Pharmaceutical
- Provide strategic leadership for transportation and warehouse operations across multiple facilities.
- Direct inbound, outbound, warehousing, cross-dock, and final mile distribution operations.
- Improve service levels while reducing transportation and operating costs.
- Lead transportation managers, warehouse managers, supervisors, and operations teams.
- Develop KPIs and performance metrics focused on safety, productivity, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
- Optimize routing, carrier relationships, labor planning, and warehouse efficiencies.
- Manage transportation budgets and identify continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to support growth initiatives and operational expansion.
- 10 years of progressive transportation, logistics, and warehouse leadership experience.
- Experience leading large transportation and warehouse operations.
- Strong background in Final Mile Delivery operations.
- Experience managing Cross-Dock facilities.
- Knowledge of Intermodal/Rail transportation.
- Multi-site distribution or warehouse leadership experience preferred.
- Proven success improving KPIs, productivity, service levels, and operational efficiencies.
- Strong financial acumen with P&L or budget management experience.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and team development skills.
- Final Mile Distribution
- Cross Dock Operations
- Intermodal / Rail Transportation
- Fleet Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
- Continuous Improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
- KPI Development & Performance Metrics
- Multi-Site Operations
- Carrier Management
- Customer Service & Operations Excellence
- $140,000 - $165,000 Base Salary
- Semi-Annual Performance Bonus
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Career advancement with a stable, growing organization
- Executive leadership opportunity with significant operational impact
When applying, we'd especially like to know:
- Describe your experience managing final mile delivery operations.
- Tell us about your experience leading cross-dock facilities.
- What experience do you have with intermodal and rail transportation?
- How many transportation and warehouse employees have you managed?
- What size fleet, warehouse network, or annual transportation budget have you overseen?
- Share measurable accomplishments that demonstrate improvements in cost reduction, service levels, productivity, or operational efficiency.
Send your resume to me at linda.powell@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Salary : $140,000 - $165,000