Confidential
Head of Operations
About the Company
Expanding transportation company
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Type Privately Held About the Role
The Company is seeking a Head of Operations with a strong background in the LTL/Transportation industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all operational aspects, including compliance with DOT regulations and safety standards, managing a team of drivers and dockworkers, and ensuring the efficiency of trucking operations such as dispatch, safety, recruiting, and fleet management. The role demands exceptional leadership, team development, and the ability to analyze operational data to implement process improvements. Proficiency in routing, logistics, and resource optimization is essential, and experience with continuous improvement processes and TQM philosophies is a plus.
Applicants for the Head of Operations position at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 5 years' of operational leadership experience in trucking or transportation. A proven track record of scaling operations and implementing structured procedures in a growing organization is required. The ideal candidate will have a background in safety compliance and accident investigation, as well as familiarity with technology systems used in fleet management and dispatch. Bilingual abilities or additional language skills are a plus. The role is based in the Countryside, IL area, and the candidate must be committed to safety, regulatory compliance, and employee development.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Operations
Expanding transportation company
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Type Privately Held About the Role
The Company is seeking a Head of Operations with a strong background in the LTL/Transportation industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all operational aspects, including compliance with DOT regulations and safety standards, managing a team of drivers and dockworkers, and ensuring the efficiency of trucking operations such as dispatch, safety, recruiting, and fleet management. The role demands exceptional leadership, team development, and the ability to analyze operational data to implement process improvements. Proficiency in routing, logistics, and resource optimization is essential, and experience with continuous improvement processes and TQM philosophies is a plus.
Applicants for the Head of Operations position at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 5 years' of operational leadership experience in trucking or transportation. A proven track record of scaling operations and implementing structured procedures in a growing organization is required. The ideal candidate will have a background in safety compliance and accident investigation, as well as familiarity with technology systems used in fleet management and dispatch. Bilingual abilities or additional language skills are a plus. The role is based in the Countryside, IL area, and the candidate must be committed to safety, regulatory compliance, and employee development.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Operations