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Director of Operations

zTrip BHM
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/15/2026

Lead the Future of Transportation

zTrip, a division of WHC Worldwide, is a national leader in transportation services, delivering innovative, reliable, and customer-focused mobility solutions across North America. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Operations to oversee and elevate performance in the Birmingham market.

This executive role is responsible for driving operational strategy, optimizing performance, and ensuring best-in-class service delivery while aligning local operations with the company’s broader growth objectives.

What We Offer as a Director:

  • Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay
  • 401(k) with company match up to 3%
  • Executive-level leadership development and career advancement opportunities within a growing national organization

Key Responsibilities of a Director:

As Director of Operations, you will:

  • Provide strategic leadership across all operational functions, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and profitability
  • Drive operational excellence through performance management, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making
  • Build and maintain high-value relationships with clients, partners, and community stakeholders
  • Lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams, including staff and independent contractor drivers
  • Oversee fleet operations, ensuring optimal utilization, reliability, and maintenance standards
  • Champion safety, compliance, and training initiatives in alignment with regulatory and company requirements
  • Analyze financial and operational metrics to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities
  • Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning, budgeting, and market expansion initiatives
  • Ensure consistent delivery of service excellence while meeting contractual and customer expectations
  • Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization

Qualifications of a Director of Operations:

  • 5–10 years of senior leadership experience in operations, transportation, logistics, or a related field
  • Demonstrated success driving operational performance, financial outcomes, and business growth
  • Strong executive presence with exceptional leadership, organizational, and team development skills
  • Proven ability to influence, communicate, and execute across all levels of an organization
  • Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and a commitment to operational excellence

Why zTrip?

At zTrip, we are redefining the transportation experience through innovation, technology, and a relentless focus on service. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where your leadership will directly shape the future of mobility and operational excellence within a nationally recognized brand.

Join us and help lead the next evolution of transportation.

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