Logistics Manager — Fleet & Operations Leader

Allan Myers

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 125,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Allan Myers, a leading self-performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company, seeks a Logistics Manager to plan, coordinate, and optimize transportation and logistics operations across quarries, asphalt plants, and construction crews in the Mid-Atlantic region.

You will balance customer service, production schedules, safety, and cost control to improve fleet productivity and carrier relationships.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of transportation, logistics, fleet management, dispatch leadership, or related operational experience.
Experience in construction materials, aggregates, asphalt, trucking, or heavy industrial operations preferred.
Experience managing company-owned fleets and third-party transportation providers preferred.
Strong understanding of transportation, logistics, fleet utilization, and dispatch operations.
Working knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and related regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee daily transportation and logistics activities supporting aggregate, asphalt, and construction operations.
Coordinate material movement, delivery schedules, and transportation resources to meet production and customer requirements.
Ensure adequate fleet and carrier capacity to support operational demands.
Monitor and improve truck utilization, route efficiency, cycle times, and overall fleet productivity.
Manage scheduling, dispatch, routing, and logistics planning activities.
Coordinate with suppliers, customers, plant personnel, and third-party carriers to ensure efficient material flow.
Manage carrier and supplier relationships while negotiating services and resolving operational issues.
Evaluate carrier performance related to safety, service, reliability, and cost.
Support onboarding, compliance monitoring, and performance management of transportation partners.
Lead dispatchers, partner with Transportation Manager and Field Managers.
Allocate resources and personnel effectively to meet changing operational needs.
Provide coaching, training, performance management, and employee development.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, teamwork, and operational excellence.
Promote and enforce all company safety policies and applicable DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with driver qualifications, hours-of-service regulations, vehicle inspections, and maintenance programs.
Participate in accident investigations and corrective actions.
Conduct operational audits and support ongoing safety initiatives.
Manage transportation budgets and operating costs.
Track and analyze key performance indicators including: On-time delivery performance, Fleet utilization, Cost per ton transported, Fuel efficiency, Customer service metrics, Carrier performance.
Utilize operational and financial data to identify trends, solve problems, and implement process improvements.
Support forecasting, planning, and budget development activities.