Head of Transportation & Operations

UniGroup; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee assistance and wellness

Job summary

UniGroup, a leading transportation cooperative, seeks a Director of Operations to lead and optimize the transportation and logistics network from our Des Peres, MO headquarters. You will drive capacity planning, fleet utilization, and service excellence across multiple product lines, partnering with agents and Contract Truckmen to support growth and profitability.

You will supervise a high-performing team, manage budgets, and present performance metrics to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Eight or more years of transportation, logistics, fleet operations, or related industry experience.
• Five or more years of leadership experience with responsibility for managing teams and driving operational results.
• Strong understanding of transportation operations, capacity management, and network optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation operations across multiple product lines, ensuring efficient capacity planning, resource utilization, and service execution.
• Develop and execute strategies that optimize transportation capacity and maximize fleet and Contract Truckman utilization.
• Partner with agents, Contract Truckmen, customers, and internal stakeholders to strengthen relationships and support business growth.
• Monitor transportation volume, market capacity, and operational performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Drive operational excellence through process improvements, technology enhancements, and best practice development.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and business leaders to align transportation capabilities with customer needs and growth objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Relationship building

Data analysis

Problem solving

Adaptability

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Load boards

Carrier sourcing

Capacity management tools

Job description

UniGroup, a leading transportation cooperative, seeks a Director of Operations to lead and optimize the transportation and logistics network from our Des Peres, MO headquarters. You will drive capacity planning, fleet utilization, and service excellence across multiple product lines, partnering with agents and Contract Truckmen to support growth and profitability.

You will supervise a high-performing team, manage budgets, and present performance metrics to senior leadership.