Regional Director Operations in Des Plaines, IL
Transervice Logistics, Des Plaines, Illinois, us, 60019
Overview
Regional Director Transportation Operations Up to $150,000 annually PLUS Bonus Transervice offers free family health care paid 100% by Transervice. Transervice Logistics awarded Winner of 2025 Best Places to Work. Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Oversee daily activity at each location. Support driver shortages. Support fluctuation in business volumes. Help create plans for improvements. Review damage or other cost impacts and work with site General Managers to create SOPs and action plans. Review all accidents, injuries, and CSA violations and work with site General Managers to create action plans. Develop and implement transportation plans and strategies. Monitor and analyze KPI's to identify opportunities for improvement. Negotiate contracts with transportation vendors and service providers. Manage Labor Relations for locations with union employees. Audit: Safety records and ELD data for compliance and improvement opportunities. Financial accountability and strategic oversight for delivering optimal performance against established critical metric standards and effective cost management. Meet or exceed financial budget expectations for all locations. Lead, coach, and mentor direct reports to develop them for future growth, whilst also encouraging a culture where inclusion and diversity drive innovation. Drive peak season strategies and execution to support the exciting needs of the business, including contingency plans, as production plans fluctuate. Empower decision making and risk taking by setting clear expectations for your team, your peers, and your partners. Quarterly audit at each location. Meet with customers on a regular basis and present Strategic Business Reviews. Manage outside carrier relationships, utilization of carriers and the financial impact of carrier utilization. Ensure compliance with customer contracts and support contract changes and development. Review weekly customer invoices and payroll for accuracy and to ensure we meet expectations. Regular equipment audits. Weekly leadership meetings with the site General Managers. Weekly notes and reports to Sr. VP Logistics. Quarterly check-ins and yearly performance reviews with General Managers. Lead and facilitate all startups in the region or additional business from current customers. Work with HR on all terminations or corrective actions for all staff. Ensure timeliness and accuracy on all weekly reports and tasks. Meet and work with other RDOs regularly to install improvement plans or create company-wide SOPs and standardization. Partner with SVP and GMs to create Budgets on an annual basis. Support new business generation process of pricing, design, and proposals. Lead and / or support special projects as needed to advance the DCC business. To apply
To apply, please forward resume to recruiting@transervice.com Benefits
Annual profit sharing bonuses available. Strong work/life balance that includes paid holidays and generous personal time off. Medical, dental and vision insurance plans plus company-paid life insurance. Transervice offers free health care paid at 100% by Transervice 401(k) savings plan with company match. Short and Long Term Disability. Tuition reimbursement and free financial service assistance. Health Care Spending Account. Resilient, values-based culture that drives safety, integrity in every action, respect and excellence in all we do. Required Qualifications
5+ years experience in transportation operations with specific experience in dedicated contract management. 5+ years leadership experience with shown management and development skills Strong understanding of transportation operations and the overall supply chain Prior experience creating, maintaining, and completing a fiscal budget and strong cost leadership skills Highly analytical approach to problem solving, using their outstanding Microsoft Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and a high interest in manipulating and making inferences from data Experience applying metrics and data to drive decision making, with a process improvement & efficiency focus A self-director who can work independently, lead their own timelines, and set priorities Ability to influence others without authority and be responsible for the business with vision and strategy Must possess strong organizational and leadership skills Excellent communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders Experience with negotiating collective bargaining agreements preferred. In this role you will be encouraged to travel on a regular basis, ensuring you visit each DCs in your region at least quarterly.
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Regional Director Transportation Operations Up to $150,000 annually PLUS Bonus Transervice offers free family health care paid 100% by Transervice. Transervice Logistics awarded Winner of 2025 Best Places to Work. Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Oversee daily activity at each location. Support driver shortages. Support fluctuation in business volumes. Help create plans for improvements. Review damage or other cost impacts and work with site General Managers to create SOPs and action plans. Review all accidents, injuries, and CSA violations and work with site General Managers to create action plans. Develop and implement transportation plans and strategies. Monitor and analyze KPI's to identify opportunities for improvement. Negotiate contracts with transportation vendors and service providers. Manage Labor Relations for locations with union employees. Audit: Safety records and ELD data for compliance and improvement opportunities. Financial accountability and strategic oversight for delivering optimal performance against established critical metric standards and effective cost management. Meet or exceed financial budget expectations for all locations. Lead, coach, and mentor direct reports to develop them for future growth, whilst also encouraging a culture where inclusion and diversity drive innovation. Drive peak season strategies and execution to support the exciting needs of the business, including contingency plans, as production plans fluctuate. Empower decision making and risk taking by setting clear expectations for your team, your peers, and your partners. Quarterly audit at each location. Meet with customers on a regular basis and present Strategic Business Reviews. Manage outside carrier relationships, utilization of carriers and the financial impact of carrier utilization. Ensure compliance with customer contracts and support contract changes and development. Review weekly customer invoices and payroll for accuracy and to ensure we meet expectations. Regular equipment audits. Weekly leadership meetings with the site General Managers. Weekly notes and reports to Sr. VP Logistics. Quarterly check-ins and yearly performance reviews with General Managers. Lead and facilitate all startups in the region or additional business from current customers. Work with HR on all terminations or corrective actions for all staff. Ensure timeliness and accuracy on all weekly reports and tasks. Meet and work with other RDOs regularly to install improvement plans or create company-wide SOPs and standardization. Partner with SVP and GMs to create Budgets on an annual basis. Support new business generation process of pricing, design, and proposals. Lead and / or support special projects as needed to advance the DCC business. To apply
To apply, please forward resume to recruiting@transervice.com Benefits
Annual profit sharing bonuses available. Strong work/life balance that includes paid holidays and generous personal time off. Medical, dental and vision insurance plans plus company-paid life insurance. Transervice offers free health care paid at 100% by Transervice 401(k) savings plan with company match. Short and Long Term Disability. Tuition reimbursement and free financial service assistance. Health Care Spending Account. Resilient, values-based culture that drives safety, integrity in every action, respect and excellence in all we do. Required Qualifications
5+ years experience in transportation operations with specific experience in dedicated contract management. 5+ years leadership experience with shown management and development skills Strong understanding of transportation operations and the overall supply chain Prior experience creating, maintaining, and completing a fiscal budget and strong cost leadership skills Highly analytical approach to problem solving, using their outstanding Microsoft Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and a high interest in manipulating and making inferences from data Experience applying metrics and data to drive decision making, with a process improvement & efficiency focus A self-director who can work independently, lead their own timelines, and set priorities Ability to influence others without authority and be responsible for the business with vision and strategy Must possess strong organizational and leadership skills Excellent communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders Experience with negotiating collective bargaining agreements preferred. In this role you will be encouraged to travel on a regular basis, ensuring you visit each DCs in your region at least quarterly.
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