Director of Operations – Transportation & Logistics

Director of Operations – Transportation & Logistics

Location: Remote – United States (Nationwide)
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: 100% Remote
Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Opportunity

An established and growing third-party logistics (3PL) organization is seeking an experienced Director of Operations to lead and oversee domestic and international transportation and logistics operations.

This fully remote leadership opportunity is ideal for a professional with a strong background in project cargo, freight forwarding, multimodal transportation, and operational management.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of directly leading teams, developing employees, managing performance, and ensuring accountability for operational results.

Key Responsibilities

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Provide strategic leadership and oversight of transportation, freight forwarding, and project logistics operations.

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Directly manage, mentor, and develop operations and project management teams.

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Establish performance expectations, provide coaching, conduct performance evaluations, and maintain team accountability.

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Oversee complex domestic and international logistics projects.

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Develop and implement operational standards, procedures, and performance metrics.

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Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase profitability.

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Collaborate with sourcing, sales, finance, and executive leadership to support business objectives.

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Monitor project performance, financial results, customer satisfaction, and operational risks.

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Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and contractual requirements.

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Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, carriers, and vendors.

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Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Required Qualifications

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7–10+ years of progressive experience in transportation, logistics, freight forwarding, or third-party logistics.

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Proven experience directly supervising and leading teams, including employee development, performance management, coaching, and accountability.

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Demonstrated success in building and managing high-performing operational teams.

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Previous experience in a senior operations leadership or management role.

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Strong knowledge of project cargo and multimodal transportation.

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Experience managing complex logistics projects and remote teams.

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Demonstrated ability to improve operational performance, financial results, and customer satisfaction.

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Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making skills.

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Proficiency in transportation management systems and Microsoft Office.

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Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

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Experience overseeing multiple operational functions within a third-party logistics organization.

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Experience developing and implementing operational processes and performance improvement initiatives.

What We Offer

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Fully remote work arrangement within the United States.

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Competitive compensation and benefits.

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Opportunity to contribute to organizational growth and strategic decisions.

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Collaborative leadership environment.

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Professional development and advancement opportunities.