Operations Manager Logistics & Transportation in Oklahoma City

Energy Jobline ZR; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MVD Express LLC in Oklahoma City is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Logistics & Transportation operations with a strong focus on air freight. This role requires hands-on leadership to manage dispatch, driver coordination, and final‑mile service in a fast‑paced environment.

You will ensure DOT compliance, optimize routing, and maintain accurate records in Crown. Candidates must have air freight experience, at least 3 years in logistics, and a Bachelor's degree in a related

Qualifications

• Air freight experience is mandatory.
• Minimum 3 years in logistics, transportation, air freight, or supply chain operations.
• Experience with time-sensitive freight, recoveries, dispatching, routing, and final-mile deliveries.
• Strong communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily air freight and final-mile transportation operations.
• Coordinate dispatchers, drivers, and warehouse staff.
• Monitor shipments, resolve delays, and optimize routes.
• Ensure DOT regulatory compliance and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and documentation in Crown.
• Communicate with customers regarding status and issues.

Skills

Air freight ops

Dispatch coordination

Time management

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's in Logistics/Business/Supply Chain

Tools

Crown system

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOperations Manager – Logistics & TransportationMVD Express LLC | Oklahoma City, OK

About the Role

MVD Express LLC is seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Manager to lead our Logistics & Transportation operations in Oklahoma City, OK.

IMPORTANT: AIR FREIGHT EXPERIENCE IS MANDATORY. Candidates must have previous hands-on experience working with air freight operations. Applicants without air freight experience will NOT be considered for this position.
This position requires a hands-on logistics professional who understands time-sensitive air freight operations and can manage daily operations, coordinate drivers and freight, solve transportation issues, and provide excellent service to customers and business partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily logistics and transportation operations, including dispatch, pickups, deliveries, recoveries, and freight coordination.


• Manage routing, scheduling, fleet utilization, and resource allocation.


• Coordinate time-sensitive air freight and final-mile transportation services.


• Supervise, train, support, and evaluate dispatchers, drivers, warehouse personnel, and operations staff.


• Monitor shipments and resolve delays, missed appointments, routing issues, refusals, damaged freight, and other operational challenges.


• Coordinate with airlines, freight forwarders, carriers, vendors, agents, warehouses, and customers.


• Manage load planning and transportation schedules across multiple service areas and transportation lanes.


• Ensure compliance with applicable DOT regulations, transportation safety requirements, and company policies.


• Maintain accurate operational records, shipment documentation, PODs, photos, and required paperwork.


• Enter, update, and manage shipment alerts accurately in the Crown system.


• Communicate professionally with customers regarding shipment status, scheduling, service issues, and special requirements.


• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and customer service.

Requirements

• AIR FREIGHT EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED — applicants without previous air freight experience will not be considered.


• Minimum 3 years of experience in logistics, transportation, air freight, or supply chain operations.


• Must have experience using the Crown system, including entering and updating shipment alerts.


• Experience with time-sensitive freight, recoveries, dispatching, routing, and final-mile deliveries.


• Previous experience supervising or managing drivers, dispatchers, or transportation operations.


• Strong knowledge of transportation operations, freight coordination, and scheduling.


• Knowledge of DOT regulations, transportation compliance, and safety procedures.


• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.


• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Bilingual English/Spanish , but not required.


• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field .


• Valid driver's license and clean driving record .

About MVD Express LLC

MVD Express LLC is a logistics and transportation company based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, providing dependable and time-sensitive transportation solutions for our customers.

We are committed to responsive communication, operational excellence, accountability, and reliable service.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an air-freight-focused position. Candidates must have prior air freight experience to be considered. If you do not have air freight experience, please do not apply.

MVD Express LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.