Transport Operations Director – Designate

HP Recruitment; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Job summary

A leading foodservice distribution organization seeks a proactive Director of Operations – Designate to manage the Transportation Department in Orlando. This role involves ensuring efficient operations, compliance with DOT regulations, and leading a team of drivers and administrative staff. Candidates should have a strong logistics background, with at least 3 years of experience in the industry and a bachelor’s degree preferred. Day 1 benefits include medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in outbound transportation or logistics operations, preferably in foodservice distribution.
• Experience with mainframe software for operational reporting.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply DOT and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of a high-volume Transportation Department.
• Supervise transportation drivers and administrative staff for efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and develop new operational techniques.

Skills

Logistics operations

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or related field

Tools

AS400

Excel

Microsoft Word

Access

XATA

Job description

A leading foodservice distribution organization seeks a proactive Director of Operations – Designate to manage the Transportation Department in Orlando. This role involves ensuring efficient operations, compliance with DOT regulations, and leading a team of drivers and administrative staff. Candidates should have a strong logistics background, with at least 3 years of experience in the industry and a bachelor’s degree preferred. Day 1 benefits include medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.