NFI Industries

Director of Transportation Operations

NFI Industries • $110K — $130K *
Columbus, OH 43230In-Person
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills including performance management and coaching.
  • 10+ years of experience in the logistics or transportation field.
  • Undergraduate degree required.
  • Basic PC/network knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Understanding of DOT regulations and Hours-of-Service.
  • Superior organizational skills and ability to manage budgets and financial reporting.
  • Willingness to travel 50-75% for start-ups/special projects.

Responsibilities

  • Maximize profitability of dedicated fleets through planning and operational excellence.
  • Exceed customer expectations with superior service and efficient logistics solutions.
  • Grow the dedicated business by leveraging existing customers and expanding third-party revenue.
  • Ensure a safe work environment, prioritizing safety outcomes in dedicated accounts.
  • Manage administrative functions and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Lead and develop a positive work environment for employees through communication and recognition.
Full Job Description
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

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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


Profit Center

PC-7701

About NFI Industries

NFI Industries is a transportation and logistics company that provides a range of services, including warehousing, distribution, and transportation management. The company was founded in 1932 by Israel Brownstein and Samuel Rosenberg, and is headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. NFI Industries operates more than 50 million square feet of warehouse space and has a fleet of over 4,000 tractors and 9,000 trailers. The company serves a variety of industries, including retail, food and beverage, and healthcare.
Learn more about NFI Industries
Size
13,000 employees
Industry
Transportation
Founded
1932
* Ladders Estimates

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