What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Director of Operations - Southeast position at Hackbarth Delivery Service?
Lead. Innovate. Transform.
Hackbarth Delivery Service, Inc. is a powerhouse in logistics and transportation, redefining excellence through innovation, efficiency, and customer-driven solutions. As we continue our rapid expansion, we are searching for a visionary Regional Director to take charge of operations across a vast geographic region, driving performance, optimizing efficiency, and shaping the future of our success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Organizational Management
- Develop, implement, and manage metric-driven logistics, warehousing, and inventory management processes, with a focus on continuous improvement and process ownership.
- Serve as a senior management team member, contributing to strategic decisions and leveraging assets and relationships to maximize return on investment. Communicate key strategies to Terminal Managers for effective regional execution.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the P&L for each terminal in the assigned region, along with customer insights and business development opportunities to establish effective operating budgets.
- Provide expertise in pricing strategies, route analysis, and the Xcelerator system to assist Terminal Managers in optimizing operations.
- Utilize root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies to identify inefficiencies and implement corrective actions that enhance operational effectiveness.
- Ensure adequate backup support for all operational functions across the region to maintain continuity and service excellence.
- Enforce adherence to standard operating procedures in all terminals within the assigned region to maintain consistency and compliance.
- Assist Terminal Managers in developing procedures for onboarding new projects and work initiatives added to the Hackbarth portfolio.
- Lead the development and coaching of Terminal Managers and operational staff, fostering their professional growth and contributing to overall organizational success.
Working Conditions / Physical Demands
- Extensive Travel (At least 75% of the time) – The ideal candidate will spend one week at their home base terminal and travel to other terminals for the remaining three weeks of the month.
- Occasionally required to stand, sit, use hands for handling objects or tools, and reach with arms.
- Occasionally (less than 25% of the time) required to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Frequently (50% of the time) requires specific vision abilities, including close vision, color distinction, and depth perception.
- Occasionally (less than 25% of the time) exposed to moving mechanical equipment and airborne particles, with a typically quiet noise level in the work environment.
- Occasionally (less than 25% of the time) required to work weekends or overtime, primarily during start-ups or when onboarding new business.
Qualifications
- Final Mile Delivery experience is required.
- Proven experience in senior leadership and management roles, with a strong focus on strategic planning and operations management.
- Demonstrated skills in budgeting, pricing, and financial analysis.
- Expertise in negotiation, business development, project management, and process improvement.
- Strong leadership abilities to drive team performance and operational excellence.
- Ability to develop and implement effective operational strategies that align with organizational goals.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $100,000
