What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Linehaul Operations position at Road Runner?
The Director, Linehaul Operations will lead the development, optimization, and execution of operational strategies to achieve company objectives and uphold our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our customers. This role requires a strong focus on innovation, process improvement, and collaboration to drive operational excellence and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Critical Job Functions :
- Drive strategic planning, network optimization, and cost control initiatives.
- Analyze compliance and performance metrics to identify trends, forecast needs, and adapt operational plans.
- Develop, implement, and refine SOPs for processes and systems requiring continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including field operations and sales, to align goals and execute critical initiatives.
- Negotiate rates and manage relationships with power providers to ensure resource optimization.
- Leverage advanced problem-solving skills to resolve operational challenges and deliver innovative solutions.
- Evaluate staffing needs, ensuring the department is adequately staffed for all shifts and operational hours.
- Lead, motivate, and mentor a team of professionals to foster a high-performance culture.
Job Requirements :
Developing and applying optimization techniques such as linear and mixed-integer programming.
Physical Demands and Work Environment : The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sedentary physical activity performing non-strenuous daily administrative tasks.
Typical office environment with a moderate noise level.
Compensation :
Benefits :
Roadrunner Freight is building something special with great people, a winning culture and a differentiated service offering in the marketplace. Join us today to grow your career!
We will not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters or recruiting agencies. Thank you!
Additional Requirements :
Summary :
Roadrunner offers more direct long-haul metro-to-metro shipping than any other nationwide Less-than-Truckload (LTL) carrier in the United States. With a nationwide presence, terminals across 40 markets, and approximately $410 million in revenue in 2023, the company's Smart Long Haul Network is the preferred choice for shippers looking to move freight quickly and reliably. Roadrunner is expanding and looking for a highly motivated Director, Linehaul Operations to join our winning team. If you are results driven and looking for a rapidly growing company with high growth and earnings potential, we want to hear from you!
Salary : $115,000 - $125,000
