General Manager - Rex Transportation

Rex Lumber; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rex Lumber in Dothan, AL seeks a General Manager – Rex Transportation to lead all transportation and logistics operations. You will oversee transportation planning, fleet and driver coordination, routing efficiency, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance for lumber deliveries.

This full-time on-site role requires supervising transportation staff, setting performance targets, managing budgets and KPIs, and collaborating with mill operations and sales.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation and logistics management with fleet oversight.
• Knowledge of safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management in transport.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Ability to analyze data, optimize processes, and improve efficiency.
• Experience with TMS and basic office/reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transportation planning, fleet coordination, and routing efficiency.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance in operations.
• Lead transportation staff and set performance goals.
• Monitor KPIs, manage budgets, and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with mill ops and sales; manage vendors and carriers.

Skills

Fleet oversight

Routing & scheduling

Safety & regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Data analysis

Process improvement

Communication

TMS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

TMS software

Office software

Reporting tools

Job description

Company Description

Rex Lumber is a family-owned and operated lumber producer with nearly a century of experience in delivering high-quality lumber products. Now in its fourth generation of McRae family leadership, the company values motivated, dedicated, and results-driven team members. Rex Lumber currently manufactures Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) dimension lumber and serves a wide range of industry sectors, including treaters, truss manufacturers, exporters, and remanufacturers. The organization emphasizes long-term success built on the contributions of its employees and offers opportunities to grow within a stable, established business.

Role Description

The General Manager – Rex Transportation is a full-time, on-site role based in Dothan, AL, responsible for overseeing all transportation and logistics operations for Rex Lumber. This role manages transportation planning, fleet and driver coordination, routing efficiency, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. The General Manager will supervise transportation staff, set performance expectations, and ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of lumber products to customers and internal facilities. Daily responsibilities include monitoring key performance indicators, managing budgets, resolving operational issues, collaborating with mill operations and sales teams, and implementing process improvements. The role also involves vendor and carrier management, contract oversight, and contributing to strategic planning to support the company’s growth and service quality.

Qualifications

• Transportation and logistics management skills, including fleet oversight, routing, scheduling, and freight cost control.
• Experience with safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management within transportation operations.
• Team leadership and people management skills, including coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Operational planning and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, optimize processes, and improve efficiency.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with internal departments, external partners, and customers.
• Proficiency with transportation management systems (TMS), basic office software, and reporting tools.
• Relevant experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or operations management; lumber or manufacturing industry experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to work on-site in Dothan, AL and meet the physical and scheduling demands of a transportation management role.