What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Transportation Operations position at NFI Industries?
Overview: The Director of Transportation Operations will lead a region to financial success and growth while exceeding customer expectations. This position will also be responsible for leading and developing Transportation Managers within the region. Responsibilities:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
- Maximize the profitability of dedicated fleets through proper planning, resource utilization, and operational excellence.
- Exceed dedicated customer’s expectations by providing superior service, and creative and efficient logistics solutions while continually developing and enhancing business relationships.
- Profitably grow the dedicated business through both NFI’s existing customers and non-dedicated business, while also growing third-party revenue generation.
- Provide a safe work environment and promote safety results, both accident and injury frequencies, as a top priority within all dedicated accounts.
- Efficiently manage all administrative functions and reporting requirements both internally for senior management and for external customers.
- Lead and develop NFI’s most valuable resource, its people, by providing a positive work environment through consistent communication, promoting accountability, and recognizing superior results.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, including but not limited to performance management (employee evaluations, discipline, corrective action, coaching) and interviewing are required
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in logistics or transportation field
- Undergraduate Degree is required.
- Basic PC / Network knowledge
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Access and Power Point DOT regulation / Hours-of-Service understanding
- Ability to interact with individuals at all professional levels
- Superior organizational skills
- Budgetary and financial reporting experience
- Ability to effectively manage various levels of employees
- Ability to travel 50-75%, extended travel for start-ups/special projects
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.