Transportation Department Leader

2 weeks ago


Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States Black Gold Farms Full time

Job Title: Transportation Department Leader

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Transportation Department Leader to oversee and manage all aspects of the transportation department within our organization. This role involves developing and implementing strategic plans to optimize transportation operations and ensure efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the transportation, drivers, and owner-operators team to achieve departmental goals
  • Develop and implement transportation policies and procedures
  • Oversee the planning and coordination of transportation activities
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices
  • Optimally utilize all transportation assets and related equipment
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to align transportation strategies with overall business objectives
  • Create and manage the transportation budget, review, and approve all department expenses
  • Resolve transportation-related issues to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Negotiate and manage contracts with external vendors and carriers
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safety standards, including DOT and insurance requirements
  • Collaborate with the Transportation New Business Development Director to ensure new customers and contracts can be properly serviced

Requirements:

  • 6-10 years' experience managing a transportation/fleet operation
  • 6-10 years' experience managing a team, preferably with a specialization in transportation
  • Experience with transportation-related laws, rules, and regulations
  • This is an in-person, office-based position in Grand Forks, ND
  • Experience creating an annual budget and managing a transportation operation's P&L
  • Outstanding verbal and written skills, and adept at providing executive-level presentations
  • Proficient in Transportation Management Systems (Planning, Dispatch, Customer Portals, Load Scheduling) and Microsoft Office products
  • Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain management

About Us:

At Black Gold Farms, we deliver crops, primarily potatoes, across the U.S. We share the same passion for going the extra mile for plate, community, and world.

We have been around since 1928. That's over 90 years of digging deeper and living life by our seven aspects of culture; Values, Transparency, Team, Excellence, Customer, Passion, and Innovation.

Benefits:

We offer an excellent benefits package, including health insurance, health savings account, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) program with a company match, paid time off, holidays, and incentive compensation. Relocation assistance may be provided if necessary.



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