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George's, Inc. Direct message the job poster from George's, Inc. Director Talent Acquisition @ George's, Inc. | Talent Acquisition, Recruitment SUMMARY: The Transportation Director is responsible for leading all operational aspects of George’s transportation, ensuring the safe, compliant, and cost-effective movement of temperature-sensitive goods. This role will oversee private fleet and 3rd party carrier operations, load planning, dispatch, regulatory compliance, fleet driver performance, shuttle operations, DOT compliance. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following: Direct and manage day-to-day operations of refrigerated freight transportation across regional and national routes. Ensure proper handling and delivery of perishable and temperature-controlled products. Develop transportation strategies that ensure on-time delivery, cost control, and optimal equipment utilization. Lead a team of dispatchers, load planners, drivers, and logistics coordinators; provide coaching, training, and development. Collaborate with plants, sales and customer service teams to align logistics operations with broader business goals. Develop and enforce safety programs, driver compliance training, and fleet performance programs. Evaluate and implement new transportation technologies (TMS, GPS tracking, ELDs). SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position will have supervisory responsibility. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Required o Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field AND 8+ years of transportation/logistics experience o 4+ years of leadership experience managing teams o 4+ years of experience with temperature-sensitive freight o Excellent computer skills, which include Microsoft Office Suite, TMS and ELD platforms o Effective communication and negotiation skills o Strong knowledge of DOT regulations Preferred Qualifications o Experience managing both asset-based fleets and 3PL carrier relationships o Lean logistics or Six Sigma certification Seniority level
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Job functionSupply Chain, Management, and Manufacturing IndustriesFood and Beverage Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at George's, Inc. by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid paternity leave Paid maternity leave Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Director of Transportation” roles. Bentonville, AR $90,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks ago Bentonville, AR $130,000.00-$260,000.00 1 week ago SAP - Core Supply Chain - PP - QM - Senior Manager - Consulting - Location OPEN Rogers, AR $169,900.00-$388,200.00 2 weeks ago Senior Director, Product Management, Supply Chain, Platform Transformation Bentonville, AR $160,000.00-$320,000.00 1 week ago (USA) Senior Product Manager - eCommerce & Supply Chain Bentonville, AR $90,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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Director, Transportation Operations
role at
George's, Inc.
Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below. Join to apply for the
Director, Transportation Operations
role at
George's, Inc. Direct message the job poster from George's, Inc. Director Talent Acquisition @ George's, Inc. | Talent Acquisition, Recruitment SUMMARY: The Transportation Director is responsible for leading all operational aspects of George’s transportation, ensuring the safe, compliant, and cost-effective movement of temperature-sensitive goods. This role will oversee private fleet and 3rd party carrier operations, load planning, dispatch, regulatory compliance, fleet driver performance, shuttle operations, DOT compliance. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following: Direct and manage day-to-day operations of refrigerated freight transportation across regional and national routes. Ensure proper handling and delivery of perishable and temperature-controlled products. Develop transportation strategies that ensure on-time delivery, cost control, and optimal equipment utilization. Lead a team of dispatchers, load planners, drivers, and logistics coordinators; provide coaching, training, and development. Collaborate with plants, sales and customer service teams to align logistics operations with broader business goals. Develop and enforce safety programs, driver compliance training, and fleet performance programs. Evaluate and implement new transportation technologies (TMS, GPS tracking, ELDs). SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position will have supervisory responsibility. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Required o Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field AND 8+ years of transportation/logistics experience o 4+ years of leadership experience managing teams o 4+ years of experience with temperature-sensitive freight o Excellent computer skills, which include Microsoft Office Suite, TMS and ELD platforms o Effective communication and negotiation skills o Strong knowledge of DOT regulations Preferred Qualifications o Experience managing both asset-based fleets and 3PL carrier relationships o Lean logistics or Six Sigma certification Seniority level
Seniority levelDirector Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionSupply Chain, Management, and Manufacturing IndustriesFood and Beverage Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at George's, Inc. by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid paternity leave Paid maternity leave Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Director of Transportation” roles. Bentonville, AR $90,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks ago Bentonville, AR $130,000.00-$260,000.00 1 week ago SAP - Core Supply Chain - PP - QM - Senior Manager - Consulting - Location OPEN Rogers, AR $169,900.00-$388,200.00 2 weeks ago Senior Director, Product Management, Supply Chain, Platform Transformation Bentonville, AR $160,000.00-$320,000.00 1 week ago (USA) Senior Product Manager - eCommerce & Supply Chain Bentonville, AR $90,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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