Freight Director - Plastics Manufacturing

Logistics Talent Agency; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Austin seeks a Freight Director to oversee domestic and international logistics. In this hybrid role, you'll develop strategies for air and ocean freight operations and reduce costs while ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in freight leadership within distribution-heavy sectors and a strong background in logistics management. Join a company that values smart supply chain infrastructure and offers a significant impact on the logistics strategy.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in freight and transportation leadership within manufacturing or distribution-heavy industries.
• Expertise in managing air and ocean freight, including drayage and international logistics.
• Proven ability to reduce freight spend while improving reliability and speed.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end transportation strategy for ocean and air freight.
• Manage domestic distribution transport operations across the U.S.
• Optimize freight spend and ensure compliance with trade regulations.

Skills

Freight management

Logistics optimization

Vendor management

Communication skills

Job description

About the job Freight Director - Plastics Manufacturing

Dallas, TX (Hybrid 2 days/week in office)
$120,000 USD/year

A leading plastics manufacturer in Dallas is hiring a Freight Director to oversee and optimize their North American and international freight operations. This hybrid role is perfect for a senior‑level transportation expert who can take ownership of ocean, air, and domestic freight including drayage and distribution logistics while collaborating cross‑functionally with internal teams and global partners.

What Youll Do:

• Lead end‑to‑end transportation strategy for ocean and air freight, including container drayage from ports to distribution centers

Manage domestic distribution transport operations across the U.S., including fleet relationships and third‑party carriers

Partner with manufacturing, procurement, and warehousing teams to ensure timely, cost‑effective delivery

Optimize freight spend and carrier performance across modes and regions

Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and customs requirements

Oversee vendor negotiations, contracts, and performance metrics for all transportation providers

What Were Looking For:

8+ years of experience in freight and transportation leadership within manufacturing or distribution‑heavy industries

Expertise in managing air and ocean freight, with deep knowledge of drayage and international logistics

Experience overseeing domestic distribution and transport to warehouses or end customers

Proven ability to reduce freight spend while improving reliability and speed

Strong understanding of customs compliance, Incoterms, and freight forwarding operations

Excellent communication and vendor management skills

Background in plastics, chemicals, or industrial manufacturing is an asset

Why Join:

This is an opportunity to join a well‑established manufacturer investing in smarter supply chain infrastructure. You'll step into a key leadership role where your expertise will directly impact bottom‑line results and long‑term logistics strategy.