Transportation Director

CRH; Chilhowie (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan / group retirement savings

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

CRH Americas Materials is seeking a Transportation Director to lead the Virginia operations, focusing on customer service, dispatch, and delivery efficiency. You will coach the dispatch and customer service teams, plan routes, and coordinate with drivers and haulers to meet commitments.

This role emphasizes safety, process improvements, and strong cross-functional collaboration. The position reports to the Virginia business unit leadership and requires hands-on leadership, a focus on customer

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent related experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in materials delivery, transportation, dispatch, logistics, or a closely related field.
• Working knowledge of delivery operations and plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe work environment by following company safety policies and regulations.
• Lead, coach, and develop Customer Service Representatives and Dispatch team members.
• Oversee the daily activities of the dispatch team and ensure consistent service across the unit.
• Coordinate deliveries with company drivers and third-party haulers to provide timely, reliable service.
• Plan delivery routes and assign haulers and drivers to support scheduled deliveries.
• Prepare invoices, delivery tickets, and shipping documents accurately and on time.
• Monitor daily orders, schedules, and fleet utilization to keep deliveries on track.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Dispatch coordination

Customer service

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

5+ years in materials delivery/logistics

Tools

Plant equipment

Job description

CRH's Americas Materials business is the leading provider of building materials in North America. The aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, paving and construction services we deliver are critical to building our world. Our operations span 45 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces with over 30,000 employees across 1,700 operating locations.

About the Role

CRH Americas Materials is seeking a Transportation Director to join our Virginia business unit, based in southwest Virginia. This is a key leadership role for someone who enjoys building strong teams, improving delivery operations, and creating a positive customer experience. In this position, you will help lead the customer service and dispatch functions, support efficient scheduling and delivery, and partner closely with drivers, haulers, operations, sales, quality control, and business leaders to keep our customers and teams moving forward.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Promote a safe work environment by following and reinforcing company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Help drive positive change across the organization by improving processes, communication, and team performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop Customer Service Representatives and Dispatch team members.
• Set clear goals and performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and support team member growth and accountability.
• Oversee the daily activities of the dispatch team and help ensure smooth, consistent service across the business unit.
• Partner with the VP/GM, sales, quality control, and operations teams to understand customer needs, job requirements, and project expectations.
• Coordinate deliveries with company drivers and third-party haulers to provide timely, reliable service to customers.
• Build strong relationships with customers, drivers, haulers, and internal partners through clear communication and follow-through.
• Work to accommodate customer requests, resolve scheduling challenges, and identify solutions that support both customer service and operational efficiency.
• Monitor daily orders, schedules, and fleet utilization, making adjustments as needed to keep deliveries on track.
• Plan effective delivery routes and assign haulers and drivers to support scheduled deliveries.
• Prepare invoices, delivery tickets, shipping documents, and other related records accurately and on time.
• Process plant production tickets and received goods tickets as part of daily operational support.
• Maintain consistent, reliable attendance and availability to support business needs.
• Be available to provide support during overnight or weekend operations when needed.
• Support other related duties as needed to help the team and business succeed.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent related experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in materials delivery, transportation, dispatch, logistics, or a closely related field, with working knowledge of delivery operations and plant equipment.

Compensastion

• Base Salary $105,000 - $125,000 (based on candidate qualifications and prior experience)
• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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