Director of Transportation and Logistics

The Director of Operations Manager, will lead the largest segment of our business while overseeing a diverse range of critical functions, including the Central Dispatch, Planning Group, company drivers and owner operators. This individual will spearhead initiatives that are vital to the growth and retention of our drivers and customers. This role be engaged in all phases of our transportation business including, safety, driver management, load execution and reporting.

Providing internal and external customer service that ensures on-time and safe deliveries; ensuring that equipment and drivers are in compliance with DOT and company safety regulations; implementing payroll accurately and in a timely manner; and decision-making that includes cost control and maximizing utilization of drivers and equipment.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for the Dray Operations at General Express, to include all drivers
• Develop strategies to drive improvements in people, process, and technology related to the dray segment of our business
• Full responsibility around optimization and dray service (execution of loads)
• Foster the growth, development, and overall performance of our Operations Group, ensuring they have the tools and support they need to thrive
• Create, track, and optimize key performance indicators, ensuring that our team members are set up for success
• Oversee the fleet of Owner Operators and Company Drivers
• Implement freight optimization and driver retention strategies
• Develop and maintain reporting related to service
• Identify opportunities for process improvement
• Ensure execution of loads in conjunction with customer expectations
• Facilitate the implementation of continuous improvement objectives
• Help promote a company culture that encourages top performance and high morale
• Management of all General Express dispatchers
• Ensure all legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations
• Handle driver escalations
• Stay abreast of industry regulations and ensure compliance
• Provide inspired leadership for the organization

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years of operational leadership experience, successfully leading a team of 50 direct reports
• Must have excellent communications skills - interpersonal, verbal, written, and be able to interact well with others in a team environment as well as with our customers and vendors
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including advanced Excel skills
• Organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to establish and prioritize workload in order to meet team and company goals using good business judgment
• Must be able to lead and manage competing priorities by multi-tasking and meeting all deadlines and flexibility with continually changing priorities while providing high quality customer service
• Ability to manage multiple priorities as well as flexibility to adapt to change with new systems and methods while working in a team environment

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision Day 1
• 401k after 30 days
• Paid Weekly

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
General Express is a premier provider of transportation and logistics services. We are committed to providing above standard service and creative transportation options for our customers. We believe Passion Purpose, Delivers Excellence! Our team of exceptional office and driving associates promote creative thinking and positive growth. Offering competitive pay and benefits. We adhere to CDC, OSHA, DOT and state and local requirements.

Come join our team!

Interested candidates can apply now by copy and paste the link below into your browser.

http://www.driver-reach.com/n/qjy66

For more information contact: Theresa Elliott (C) 540-877-5602

E.O.E M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000