Executive Director, Enterprise Transportation & Logistics

Perdue Farms

Salisbury (NC)

On-site

USD 146,000 - 220,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer match

Disability protection

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Farms seeks a Director of Transportation to lead enterprise fleet operations for finished goods, agriculture, and live-haul divisions. You will shape long-term transportation strategy, optimize asset use, and partner with senior leaders to balance service, risk, and financial performance.

The role requires executive leadership, regulatory mastery, and a track record of large-scale cost optimization in a complex logistics network.

Qualifications

Executive leadership at scale and cross-functional collaboration.
Strong strategic thinking and long-range planning for transportation networks.
Proven financial acumen with P&L ownership and budgeting experience.
Advanced familiarity with enterprise-grade TMS, telematics, and fleet tech.
Deep knowledge of DOT/FMCSA, OSHA, and state regulations.

Responsibilities

Champion the enterprise-wide safety vision and culture across terminals and plant facilities.
Ensure enterprise-level regulatory compliance with DOT/FMCSA/OSHA and state mandates.
Direct high-level investigations and drive corrective action plans for risk mitigation.
Oversee multi-site fleet operations across finished goods, agriculture, and live-haul divisions.
Lead Talent acquisition, development, and driver retention at scale.
Oversee asset portfolios, budgeting, and cost optimization for the network.
Engage executive stakeholders and align strategic planning with finance.