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NFI Industries

Director of Transportation Operations

NFI Industries, Fort Wayne

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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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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