Regional Transportation Operations Leader – Drive Efficiency

Quikrete; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Company paid life and disability

Paid vacation

401K

Job summary

Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials in Dallas, TX is seeking an Area Transportation Operations Manager to lead regional transportation operations, drive efficiency, profitability, and service excellence while partnering with operations leadership, safety teams, and line of business leaders.

You will oversee P&L performance, monitor KPIs, develop action plans, ensure DOT compliance, mentor regional teams, and support recruiting and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, transportation, or related field preferred; equivalent industry experience considered.
• 5+ years of transportation, logistics, or fleet management with multi-site oversight.
• Strong understanding of transportation operations, DOT compliance, fleet utilization, and safety management.
• Proven experience managing budgets and P&L responsibilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and personnel development experience.
• Ability to drive implementation of systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and transportation reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage regional transportation operations to ensure operational efficiency, profitability, and service excellence.
• Oversee and manage regional P&L performance, identifying opportunities to improve margins and reduce costs.
• Monitor and analyze KPIs including utilization, safety performance, equipment productivity, driver turnover, and recruiting/hiring needs.
• Develop action plans to address operational gaps and improve performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, DOT regulations, and procedures.
• Lead, mentor, and develop transportation personnel across the region.
• Foster a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, retention, and succession planning initiatives.
• Provide coaching and performance management to regional operations teams and frontline leadership.
• Promote employee engagement and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Analytical skills

Communication

Operations oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Reporting systems

CapEx planning

Job description

Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials in Dallas, TX is seeking an Area Transportation Operations Manager to lead regional transportation operations, drive efficiency, profitability, and service excellence while partnering with operations leadership, safety teams, and line of business leaders.

You will oversee P&L performance, monitor KPIs, develop action plans, ensure DOT compliance, mentor regional teams, and support recruiting and professional development opportunities.