Transportation Operations Leader: Fleet & Analytics

M.R. Williams, Inc.; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

M.R. Williams, Inc. in North Carolina seeks a Director of Transportation to oversee the planning, implementation, and management of our transportation operations.

You will lead training on safety, coordinate with security and HR, manage a vehicle fleet, maintain compliance with regulations, and work with unions. A Bachelor's degree in logistics, business, or engineering and at least 2 years as a transportation manager are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, business management, engineering, or related field.
• At least 2 years' experience as a transportation manager in a similar industry.
• Solid knowledge of the transportation industry and logistics.
• Experience with union contracts and transportation-related government regulations.
• Critical thinking and analytics skills.
• Experience with transport management systems and warehouse management software.
• Ability to work well with team members and handle stressful situations.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Good conflict resolution skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information in clear business language.

Responsibilities

• Training all employees on company policies for safety, security, and customer service.
• Coordinating with security or HR to meet transportation needs.
• Managing the fleet to ensure safety and maintenance.
• Maintaining vehicle maintenance schedules and parts ordering.
• Negotiating with vendors for fuel and other materials.
• Enforcing safety rules and regulations for passengers.
• Developing schedules for staff using company vehicles.
• Ensuring operators are trained and certified per state laws.
• Communicating schedule changes or service updates to clients.
• Management may change duties at any time.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Analytics

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics, business management, engineering, or related field

Tools

Transport management systems

Warehouse management software

Excel

Job description

M.R. Williams, Inc. in North Carolina seeks a Director of Transportation to oversee the planning, implementation, and management of our transportation operations.

You will lead training on safety, coordinate with security and HR, manage a vehicle fleet, maintain compliance with regulations, and work with unions. A Bachelor's degree in logistics, business, or engineering and at least 2 years as a transportation manager are required.