Executive Director, Enterprise Transportation

Perdue Chicken; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 146,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Disability protection

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Transportation Incorporated, based in the United States, seeks a Director of Transportation to lead enterprise-wide fleet operations, private fleets, and inbound/outbound logistics for finished goods, agricultural products, and the Farms division.

You will craft long-term transportation strategy, enhance safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize multi-million-dollar budgets and asset utilization across regional terminals and plant networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain with 8–12 years of fleet/transport experience.
• 8–12 years in fleet operations or transportation management at scale.
• Industry background in agriculture/food/beverage distribution and biosecurity.
• Deep knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and Hours of Service.
• Proven P&L and multi-million budget management.
• Experience with enterprise TMS, telematics, and fleet/tracking ecosystems.
• Strong executive leadership with strategic thinking and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for enterprise fleet operations and logistics.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and safety programs across terminals and fleets.
• Direct risk management, investigations, and corrective action plans.
• Lead talent architecture, succession planning, and driver retention strategies.
• Drive asset optimization, budget management, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Engage with executive stakeholders to align strategy and execution.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

P&L management

Executive presence

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain

Tools

TMS

Telematics

Fleet tracking software

Job description

Perdue Transportation Incorporated, based in the United States, seeks a Director of Transportation to lead enterprise-wide fleet operations, private fleets, and inbound/outbound logistics for finished goods, agricultural products, and the Farms division.

You will craft long-term transportation strategy, enhance safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize multi-million-dollar budgets and asset utilization across regional terminals and plant networks.