DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION

About the Role

This position plays a pivotal role in overseeing shipping logistics for bulk and bag rock salt, ensuring timely and efficient transportation operations. The Director will also oversee the company-owned trucking operations at Snowflake Transportation, managing fleet productivity during peak and off-peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transportation of salt during peak season and manage non-salt commodities during the off-season.
• Obtain and negotiate freight rates for bulk and bag salt.
• Analyze shifts, spikes, and trends to generate cost savings initiatives.
• Lead a team that coordinates shipments of bulk materials to ensure timely delivery.
• Utilize back hauls to maximize production and efficiency.
• Provide leadership that drives excellence, continual improvement, and teamwork in shipping logistics and fleet maintenance operations.
• Conduct regular meetings and provide performance reports to key stakeholders.
• Grow business year over year by identifying and pursuing new customer lead opportunities, including expanding the non-salt customer base.
• Foster and maintain strong customer relationships through delivery of commitments, open communication, and ongoing feedback.
• Support trucking company operations through strategic planning and fleet management.
• Analyze fleet operations and profitability, implementing recommendations for improvement.
• Determine, measure, and report on key performance indicators.
• Create, maintain, and present customer-specific reporting and financial analysis.
• Manage the fleet maintenance team to ensure the company’s fleet is maintained to the highest standard.
• Make strategic business decisions based on data analysis, forecasting, and budget considerations.
• Compile and analyze transportation data to generate cost savings initiatives and increase profitability.
• Utilize Transportation Management Systems to drive fleet performance.
• Demonstrate data literacy by working with reporting tools to spot trends, establish fleet metrics, and achieve goals.
• Leverage automation and AI resources to drive demand forecasting, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and manage company budgets with an emphasis on the trucking transportation P&L.
• Analyze financial data to improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee all aspects of DOT compliance for drivers, dispatch, and the maintenance shop.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and industry standards in all transportation activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Transportation Logistics.
• Experience utilizing Transportation Management Systems to drive fleet performance.
• Demonstrated ability to work with reporting tools to spot trends, establish fleet metrics, and achieve goals.
• Ability to leverage automation and AI resources for demand forecasting, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.