Vice President of Operations

Rhema Executives; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 198,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive incentive program

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Rhema Executives in Dallas, TX, seeks a Vice President of Operations to lead large-scale transportation and logistics networks across regional and national footprints.

You will ensure operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, fleet performance, and service reliability while driving growth, margin improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with commercial, finance, and HR leaders. This role is on-site with frequent travel to terminals and facilities.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Proven track record managing large fleets, multi-site operations, and performance-driven teams.
• Strong understanding of fleet management systems, transportation regulations, and safety governance.
• Bachelor's degree in operations management, supply chain, engineering, or business is required.
• MBA or advanced business-related degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience driving operational scalability, process improvement, and strategic planning.
• Exceptional leadership presence with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of fleet operations, dispatch, maintenance, and safety programs across multi-site transportation networks.
• Oversee logistics planning, terminal or hub performance, and supply chain execution to maximize efficiency and service reliability.
• Drive operational scalability, continuous improvement initiatives, and cost optimization across all operational functions.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and other relevant federal, state, and local transportation regulations.
• Build and mentor high-performing operations leadership teams, fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with commercial, finance, and HR leaders to align operational execution with organizational strategy and business objectives.
• Develop and monitor KPIs and performance metrics to ensure fleet, service, and operational targets consistently achieved.

Skills

Leadership presence

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Fleet operations leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business

MBA or advanced business-related degree

Tools

Fleet management systems

Job description

Dallas, United States | Posted on 03/24/2026

• Work Experience Minimum 12 years of progressive leadership experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• State/Province Texas
• Country United States

Job Description

We are seeking a Vice President of Operations to lead large-scale transportation and logistics operations across regional and national networks. The executive is responsible for ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, fleet performance, and service reliability while supporting organizational growth and margin improvement initiatives. The VP of Operations will drive operational excellence through strategic planning, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with commercial, finance, and HR leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of fleet operations, dispatch, maintenance, and safety programs across multi-site transportation networks.
  
• Oversee logistics planning, terminal or hub performance, and supply chain execution to maximize efficiency and service reliability.
  
• Drive operational scalability, continuous improvement initiatives, and cost optimization across all operational functions.
  
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and other relevant federal, state, and local transportation regulations.
  
• Build and mentor high-performing operations leadership teams, fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
  
• Collaborate with commercial, finance, and HR leaders to align operational execution with organizational strategy and business objectives.
  
• Develop and monitor KPIs and performance metrics to ensure fleet, service, and operational targets consistently achieved.
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of progressive leadership experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations.
  
• Proven track record managing large fleets, multi-site operations, and performance-driven teams.
  
• Strong understanding of fleet management systems, transportation regulations, and safety governance.
  
• Bachelor's degree in operations management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business is required.
  
• MBA or advanced business-related degree is preferred.
  
• Demonstrated experience driving operational scalability, process improvement, and strategic planning.
  
• Exceptional leadership presence with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.
  

We are seeking a Vice President of Operations to lead large-scale transportation and logistics operations across regional and national networks. The executive is responsible for ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, fleet performance, and service reliability while supporting organizational growth and margin improvement initiatives. The VP of Operations will drive operational excellence through strategic planning, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with commercial, finance, and HR leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of fleet operations, dispatch, maintenance, and safety programs across multi-site transportation networks.
  
• Oversee logistics planning, terminal or hub performance, and supply chain execution to maximize efficiency and service reliability.
  
• Drive operational scalability, continuous improvement initiatives, and cost optimization across all operational functions.
  
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and other relevant federal, state, and local transportation regulations.
  
• Build and mentor high-performing operations leadership teams, fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
  
• Collaborate with commercial, finance, and HR leaders to align operational execution with organizational strategy and business objectives.
  
• Develop and monitor KPIs and performance metrics to ensure fleet, service, and operational targets consistently achieved.
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of progressive leadership experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations.
  
• Proven track record managing large fleets, multi-site operations, and performance-driven teams.
  
• Strong understanding of fleet management systems, transportation regulations, and safety governance.
  
• Bachelor's degree in operations management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business is required.
  
• MBA or advanced business-related degree is preferred.
  
• Demonstrated experience driving operational scalability, process improvement, and strategic planning.
  

• Exceptional leadership presence with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.
  

Compensation & Benefits
Salary up to$220,000 USD, based on experience and operational scope.Executive incentive program, potential long-term rewards, and comprehensive benefits package included.
Work Structure

Primarily on-site with frequent travel to terminals, yards, and operational facilities.