Regional Transportation Operations Director

NFI; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director of Transportation Operations at NFI will lead a regional operation toward financial success and growth, while surpassing customer expectations. This role also focuses on developing Transportation Managers within the region.

The position requires strong leadership to drive profitability, safety, and client satisfaction across dedicated fleets, with significant travel to support startup initiatives and large accounts.

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, including but not limited to performance management (employee evaluations, discipline, corrective action, coaching) and interviewing are required
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in logistics or transportation field
• Undergraduate Degree is required.
• Basic PC / Network knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Access and Power Point DOT regulation / Hours-of-Service understanding
• Ability to interact with individuals at all professional levels
• Superior organizational skills
• Budgetary and financial reporting experience
• Ability to travel 50-75%, extended travel for start-ups/special projects

Responsibilities

• Maximize the profitability of dedicated fleets through proper planning, resource utilization, and operational excellence.
• Exceed dedicated customer’s expectations by providing superior service, and creative and efficient logistics solutions while continually developing and enhancing business relationships.
• Profitably grow the dedicated business through both NFI’s existing customers and non-dedicated business, while also growing third-party revenue generation.
• Provide a safe work environment and promote safety results, both accident and injury frequencies, as a top priority within all dedicated accounts.
• Efficiently manage all administrative functions and reporting requirements both internally for senior management and for external customers.
• Lead and develop NFI’s most valuable resource, its people, by providing a positive work environment through consistent communication, promoting accountability, and recognizing superior results.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Performance management

Communication

Organizational skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Travel readiness

People management

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PC/Network basics

Job description

The Director of Transportation Operations at NFI will lead a regional operation toward financial success and growth, while surpassing customer expectations. This role also focuses on developing Transportation Managers within the region.

The position requires strong leadership to drive profitability, safety, and client satisfaction across dedicated fleets, with significant travel to support startup initiatives and large accounts.