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Director of Transport

Ref: 445267

Chattanooga, Tennessee

$150,000

  • Permanent
  • Cost Reduction Expert
  • Efficiency Improvement
  • Team Leadership

About the candidate

An experienced Director of Transport, based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, brings a wealth of expertise from various high-responsibility roles across the logistics and transportation sector. This candidate has demonstrated a strong record of improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing service delivery in large-scale distribution environments. Their experience spans managing safety and compliance, optimizing transportation processes, and ensuring customer satisfaction in various states. Their proactive and analytical approach, combined with a robust understanding of regulatory requirements, makes them an ideal candidate for a leadership role in logistics and transportation management.

Their previous roles have involved significant responsibilities such as ensuring compliance with Federal DOT processes, developing standard operating procedures, and overseeing large teams, including a non-union workforce. This candidate's employment history reflects strong leadership qualities and the ability to drive significant operational improvements within tight deadlines and budgets.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Reduction Initiatives: Implemented a back-haul program that significantly decreased inbound freight costs, contributing to better bottom-line results.
  • KPI and Metrics Improvement: Oversaw and aligned management to meet departmental KPIs, including improving delivery standards and operational cost management.
  • Leadership and Team Management: Directed a large team of over 400 individuals, demonstrating strong leadership in both union and non-union settings, and improved team operational efficiency.

Areas of expertise

  • Transportation Management: Proven track record in managing comprehensive transportation departments, ensuring operational efficiency and alignment with broad corporate objectives.
  • Process Optimization: Skilled in identifying and implementing process improvements that reduce costs and enhance efficiency, evidenced by the successful introduction of streamlined routing and back-haul initiatives.
  • Safety and Compliance: Extensive experience ensuring transportation department adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance, fostering a safety-first culture across various teams.