Director, Global Logistics & Multi-Plant Operations

CDL Labor Logistics; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Transformer Corp in Roanoke, VA is seeking a results-oriented Director of Logistics to lead end-to-end logistics across multiple plants and international locations. You will oversee freight, warehousing, and distribution for high‑value equipment and drive continuous improvement in service, cost, and reliability.

You will partner with manufacturing, procurement, planning, and customer service to align logistics with build schedules and customer priorities, while mentoring a team and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 12–15 years of progressive logistics and supply chain experience, with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Proven success managing large-scale, multi-plant logistics operations in manufacturing, preferably in capital equipment, heavy industrial, or transformer sectors.
• Expertise in domestic and international freight management, 3PL partnerships, and export compliance.
• Strong understanding of ERP and logistics management systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Demonstrated success in reducing freight costs while improving delivery performance.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and execute under pressure.
• Excellent analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics strategy and execution across U.S. and international manufacturing sites.
• Oversee transportation, warehousing, and distribution operations for large-scale, high-value equipment.
• Develop and manage relationships with carriers, 3PLs, and freight forwarders to ensure capacity, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Optimize inbound and outbound logistics, including truckload, ocean, and air freight, to support production schedules and customer delivery timelines.
• Implement best practices for packaging, material handling, and load planning of oversized and heavy equipment.
• Establish logistics KPIs (OTD, freight cost per unit, transit time, carrier performance) and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations (DOT, FMCSA, export/import documentation, and hazardous materials).
• Collaborate with Planning and Production to align logistics strategies with build schedules and customer priorities.
• Partner with Finance to manage freight budgets, cost reduction initiatives, and logistics forecasting.
• Drive digital and data visibility through ERP systems, transportation management tools, and analytics dashboards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of logistics and shipping professionals across multiple facilities.
• Serve as a key partner to the VP of Supply Chain and executive leadership.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Freight management

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Industrial Engineering

APICS/CLTD certification or advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Virginia Transformer Corp in Roanoke, VA is seeking a results-oriented Director of Logistics to lead end-to-end logistics across multiple plants and international locations. You will oversee freight, warehousing, and distribution for high‑value equipment and drive continuous improvement in service, cost, and reliability.

You will partner with manufacturing, procurement, planning, and customer service to align logistics with build schedules and customer priorities, while mentoring a team and