Strategic Transportation Leader — Operations & Growth

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Plan

401K

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off; Sick and Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona seeks a Transportation Department leader to oversee operations, logistics, and budgeting across Retail, Warehouse Operations, and RDCs. You will build and coach a high-performing team, ensure safety compliance with DOT/OSHA rules, and partner with HR and leadership to drive efficient transport solutions.

You will lead by example, drive strategic plans, manage cost controls, and coordinate with cross-functional partners to meet annual goals and deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ Transportation Logistics experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ of prior leadership experience, preferably in the Logistics Industry preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA Regulations regarding Commercial Truck Driver Safety.
• Knowledge of DOT Regulations preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid drivers’ license and clean MVR.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicable for position.
• Ability to speak and read English proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Executes operations plan to achieve daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly goals for controlling expenses.
• Coordinates with Transportation Managers and Leadership to define objectives and goals by constantly reviewing routes and performing needs assessments to achieve efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Coordinates with Leadership to develop and implement strategic plans to help drive daily operations.
• Partners with Leadership to facilitate the annual budget process.
• Ensures Team Members deliver excellent customer service to vendors and customers.
• Ensures all transportation areas including trucks are clean, well-kept, and reflects the Goodwill brand appropriately.
• Ensures that the retail stores, RDC’s and ROC Departments’ transportation needs are met.
• Partners closely with Warehouse Operations, Retail and Fleet to ensure efficient operations.
• Collaborates with HR Business Partners to ensure people management goals are achieved and issues are satisfactorily resolved.
• Ensures that department leadership is well-trained and fulfill their duties and responsibilities.
• Ensures that daily operational goals are met.
• Ensures department complies with all policies and procedures relating to Security, Health and Safety; influences any changes necessary to meet statutory requirements, ensuring minimum risk to Team Members and the business.
• Partners with support areas (Asset Protection, Human Resources, Safety, Finance, etc.) to further business goals and ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ensures all DOT and OSHA rules and regulations are being followed and all related paperwork is maintained.
• As needed, drives to the location of a driver accident, go to stores to visit with District Managers, retrieves parts, or takes a driver to pick up equipment.
• May travel to retail locations to follow up on issues/concerns relating to transportation and to Corporate for meetings/trainings.
• Builds a strong management team through coaching, identifying skills and opportunities for development; provides advice and guidance on issues. Identifies top talent through interviewing and hiring to ensure the organizations capability to deliver on its goals
• Responsible for performance management (coaching, discipline, performance improvement plans, and annual reviews), staffing, compensation, and development of Team Members.
• Plays critical role in driving company culture change efforts and change management processes.
• Models Goodwill Core Values – Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.
• Maintains regular and consistent in-person attendance.
• Assists with building a high-performing team and creating a culture of safety.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona seeks a Transportation Department leader to oversee operations, logistics, and budgeting across Retail, Warehouse Operations, and RDCs. You will build and coach a high-performing team, ensure safety compliance with DOT/OSHA rules, and partner with HR and leadership to drive efficient transport solutions.

You will lead by example, drive strategic plans, manage cost controls, and coordinate with cross-functional partners to meet annual goals and deliver