District Director - Ground & Rail Operations

CEVA Logistics; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

CEVA Logistics seeks a Sr. Manager to lead the Ground Product Line, delivering end-to-end transportation solutions and exceptional service across multiple facilities in the Central United States.

The role drives growth, profitability and operational excellence, partnering with customers, carriers, and cross-functional teams. Strong leadership, planning and budget skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, transportation, business or related field; master’s preferred.
• 5-7 years managing large-scale logistics, distribution, or transportation operations.
• 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple facilities geographically dispersed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Ground Transportation Product Line with strategic direction and oversight of high-volume domestic logistics.
• Define and execute customer-focused business development strategies for revenue growth and key accounts.
• Build relationships with executive-level customers and transport providers; collaborate with CEVA colleagues.
• Provide leadership to operations management teams, coaching and talent development.
• Develop business cases for capital investments and resource deployment to support growth.
• Oversee start-up and expansion of new operations with resource modeling and performance tracking.
• Manage multiple high-volume facilities across the Central United States with full P&L accountability.
• Maximize profitability through superior service, clear communications, and disciplined follow-up.
• Prepare and present management and financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and performance reviews to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Customer relationships

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Business or related field

Master’s degree (strongly preferred)

Job description

Salary Range: If based in Seatte, WA or Portland OR $129,923 to $162,932 / San Francisco, CA $142,307 to $177,884 / Sacramento, CA $136,120 to $170,150 / Denver, CO $129,923 to $162,415

YOUR ROLE

The Ground Product Sr. Manager provides senior operational leadership and strategic direction for CEVA's ground transportation operations. This position is accountable for end-to-end oversight of service delivery, financial performance, business growth, safety, quality, and operational excellence across multiple facilities and customer contracts. The Sr. Manager partners closely with customers, carriers, and internal cross-functional teams to design effective transportation solutions, strengthen long-term relationships, optimize assets and resources, and consistently deliver profit and performance objectives.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Lead the Ground Transportation Product Line with clear strategic direction and disciplined oversight of high-volume domestic logistics and distribution operations.


• Define and execute customer-focused business development strategies aimed at revenue growth, retention of key accounts, and sustainable long-term partnerships.


• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with executive-level customers and transportation providers, while collaborating effectively with CEVA colleagues.


• Provide leadership to operations management teams through coaching, mentoring, talent selection, and professional development within company guidelines.


• Develop and lead business cases to justify capital investments and resource needs, including deployment and allocation of assets required to support operational growth.


• Oversee planning and implementation for the start-up and expansion of new operations, including resource modeling and performance tracking.


• Manage multiple high-volume logistics and transportation facilities, primarily across the Central United States, with full P&L accountability.


• Maximize profitability by ensuring superior customer service, prompt communications, effective issue resolution, and disciplined operational follow-up.


• Oversee the preparation and presentation of management and financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and operational performance reviews to senior leadership.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Business, or a related field, required. Master's Degree, strongly preferred. (Equivalent professional experience may be substituted for a degree when the background is directly within transportation or 3PL environments.)


• Minimum 5 to 7 years managing large-scale logistics, distribution, or transportation operations.


• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role with experience overseeing multiple, geographically dispersed facilities.

Skills & Characteristics

• Demonstrated success driving revenue growth, retaining strategic customers, and managing profitability across multiple sites.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet-based tools, and job-specific software applications.


• Strong applied knowledge of domestic logistics and ground transportation operations, including labor planning, carrier management, and performance metrics.


• Advanced understanding of project and program management methodologies with the ability to implement practical, solution-driven strategies.


• In-depth, experience-based expertise managing budgets, EBITDA performance, operational problem solving, and customer service in high-volume logistics settings.


• Excellent planning, time management, collaboration, decision-making, and organizational skills.


• Ability to develop short and long-range operational plans and communicate effectively with diverse audiences, from frontline teams to executive leadership.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That's why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.