Our client is seeking a transportation leader to oversee daily logistics operations supporting movement of agricultural products and related materials. This role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient coordination of equipment, personnel, and freight activity across a multi-regional network
Responsibilities
- Hire, onboard, and develop dispatch and driving personnel to meet operational objectives
- Promote and sustain a safety-focused and professional team environment
- Maintain fleet lists and manage equipment rotation planning
- Coordinate with vendors to define truck configurations and procure new units
- Partner with service providers to plan and manage vehicle repairs
- Oversee departmental expenditures and align performance with financial targets
- Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements at state and national levels
- Lead routine meetings focused on safety and regulatory compliance
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience leading large teams with approximately 40 direct reports
- Background in dispatching, transportation coordination, or fleet oversight required
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities with solid organizational skills
- Capable of managing multiple priorities in a high-activity environment
- Familiarity with business software tools and transportation management systems
- Understanding of regulatory standards governing commercial transportation
- Ability to maintain consistent attendance and occasionally travel within the country