Operations Manager (Heavy Haul)

Ascendo Resources; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Heavy Haul Operations Manager to lead daily heavy transportation operations, oversee oversized and overweight projects, and align cross-functional teams to safety, on-time delivery, and exceptional service.

This leadership role focuses on optimizing processes, building high-performing teams, and driving continuous improvement while maintaining DOT compliance and precise reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in heavy haul, specialized transportation, or complex logistics operations.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience overseeing OS/OW freight projects from planning through delivery.
• Knowledge of OS/OW transportation, routing, permitting, and equipment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; PMP/Lean Six Sigma a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team responsible for heavy haul transportation operations.
• Manage daily workflow, staffing, scheduling, and performance.
• Oversee OS/OW freight projects from planning through delivery.
• Coordinate with Sales to review project scope, pricing, and feasibility.
• Ensure projects stay on schedule and deliver excellent service.
• Identify operational risks and implement efficiency improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement to streamline workflows.
• Ensure DOT compliance, permitting, and company policies.
• Monitor KPIs and maintain reporting and documentation.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Operations management

DOT compliance

Communication

OS/OW transportation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lead complex transportation projects. Build high-performing teams. Drive operational excellence.

If you're an experienced leader in heavy haul or specialized transportation, this is an opportunity to oversee large-scale operations while helping shape the future of a growing logistics organization. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving operational challenges, and has a passion for developing people and delivering exceptional customer service.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Heavy Haul Operations Manager to lead daily operations supporting oversized and overweight (OS/OW) transportation projects. This leadership role is responsible for managing team performance, optimizing operational processes, collaborating with cross-functional departments, and ensuring every project is executed safely, efficiently, and on time.

You’ll work alongside sales, permitting, billing, and operations teams while helping improve processes that support long‑term business growth.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop a team responsible for heavy haul transportation operations.
• Manage daily workflow, staffing, scheduling, and overall team performance.
• Oversee complex oversized and overweight freight projects from planning through delivery.
• Partner with Sales to review project scope, pricing, and operational feasibility.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure projects remain on schedule and customers receive exceptional service.
• Identify operational risks and implement solutions that improve efficiency and productivity.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that streamline workflows and reduce manual processes.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, permitting requirements, company policies, and industry best practices.
• Monitor operational KPIs and maintain accurate reporting and documentation.
• Foster a culture built on accountability, collaboration, safety, and customer satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in heavy haul, specialized transportation, or complex logistics operations.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of oversized and overweight (OS/OW) transportation, routing, permitting, and specialized equipment.
• Experience managing multiple transportation projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Ability to build relationships across operations, sales, billing, and customer teams.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar project management certifications are a plus.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.