Regional Transportation Ops Leader for Growth & Safety

NFI Industries; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI Industries is seeking a Director of Transportation Operations to lead a regional transportation operation to financial success, while exceeding customer expectations. The role includes developing Transportation Managers and delivering growth through both existing and new business opportunities.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in logistics, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of budgeting and DOT/HOS requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in logistics or transportation.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with performance management.
• Undergraduate degree required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic PC/network knowledge.
• Ability to travel 50-75% with extended travel for startups/special projects.
• Strong budgeting and financial reporting experience.
• Ability to interact with all professional levels and lead teams.

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

Performance management

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting

Communication

People development

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NFI Industries is seeking a Director of Transportation Operations to lead a regional transportation operation to financial success, while exceeding customer expectations. The role includes developing Transportation Managers and delivering growth through both existing and new business opportunities.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in logistics, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of budgeting and DOT/HOS requirements.