Director of Truckload Logistics

Full Time | Eagan, MN, US

Description:

At Bay and Bay, we believe providing the best people in the business with meaningful opportunities for professional growth and success is the key to attract, retain and develop great employees. Thanks to our great employees, we have provided the best quality transportation and logistics management services for over 60 years.

To assist with this growth, we are adding a Director of Logistics to our Truckload division.

The purpose of this position is to provide oversight of the logistics staff for the Logistics Truckload Division, develop and execute strategies for growth, and expand services offered. This role will be focused on working with management and the sales team to develop existing business and acquiring new business. 

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the development and execution of logistics strategies and procedures
• Innovating new ways to support company goals and growth strategies through logistics optimization
• Ensuring & monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements and safety standards
• Planning and managing shipments
• Assess team performance, conduct performance reviews, conduct disciplinary action as needed.
• Assess staffing needs, conduct interviews and make hiring decisions.
• Set process for new customer onboarding.
• Maintain in-depth working knowledge of our freight needs on a macro or vertical level.
• Maintain service performance metrics for customers and submit service corrective action plans.
• Establish KPIs to measure team productivity and share those metrics with leadership.
• Work with other department heads in our Truckload Logistics to achieve the overall division objectives. 
• Develop a thorough understanding of our operating platform. Provide direction to staff on the use of these tools. 
• Analytical
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that represents a good leader and business associate.

Requirements:

• 10+ Years experience in Management/Director in Logistics 
• Excellent communications and leadership skills
• Problem Solving and Analytical skills
• Competitive attitude and innovative nature
• Enthusiasm, high energy, ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment
• Detail oriented
• Technical Proficiency

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Bay & Bay is equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Why Bay & Bay Transportation?

• Smaller company atmosphere, where you’re a person, not a number.
• Solid company PTO policy, paid company holidays, and 401K.
• Full medical, dental and vision insurance options, as well as short and long term disability and life insurance.
• New modern office facility with on-site fitness center, standing desks, triple monitors, foosball/games, and much more!

Bay & Bay is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.