Associate Director of Transportation Operations

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Transportation Operations is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing day-to-day transportation operations while being intentionally developed to assume a future Director of Operations position. This role partners closely with Directors of Operations, leadership, and route drivers to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery, routing, scheduling, inventory movement, and team performance across all transportation functions.

This position is both hands-on and strategic, requiring deep operational understanding today and the ability to think, plan, and lead at a director level tomorrow.

Benefits

· Salary Commensurate with Experience

· Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (after 60 days)

· 401k with Company Match (after 1 year)

· Paid Time Off and Holidays

Key Responsibilities

· Operational Leadership

· Support and help lead all transportation operations including routing, scheduling, delivery execution, inventory movement, and fleet utilization.

· Serve as a visible leader in the field, regularly engaging with drivers, leadership, and support staff.

· Ensure consistent execution of operational standards, policies, and safety procedures.

· Manage daily operations in the absence of a Director of Operations.

Team Leadership & Development

· Directly support and mentor route drivers to improve performance, accountability, and leadership capability.

· Help identify training needs and participate in developing team members for advancement.

· Model strong leadership behaviors, communication, and decision-making.

· Assist in performance management, coaching, and corrective action when necessary.

Routing, Scheduling & Efficiency

· Assist with route planning, optimization, and adjustments to improve efficiency and service levels.

· Analyze route performance, labor utilization, and delivery metrics to identify improvement opportunities.

· Partner with leadership on seasonal planning, growth initiatives, and territory changes.

Inventory & Asset Management

· Gain full understanding of inventory flow tied to transportation activities.

· Ensure proper handling, transfer, and accountability of product during transportation.

· Support fleet management efforts including vehicle readiness, maintenance coordination, and compliance.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

· Enforce company and customer safety standards.

· Participate in safety training, audits, and incident investigations.

· Promote a culture of safety-first decision making.

Continuous Improvement & Strategy

· Participate in process improvement initiatives across transportation and operations.

· Learn and apply director-level thinking including KPI tracking and cross-department collaboration.

· Provide recommendations to leadership based on operational data and field insights.

Development Focus

This role is intentionally designed to prepare the Associate Director for a future Director of Operations position through exposure to all aspects of transportation operations and strategic leadership.

Qualifications

· 5+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or operations leadership.

· Proven experience leading frontline teams.

· Strong understanding of routing, scheduling, and delivery operations.

· Proven analytical skillset.

· Demonstrated ability to coach and develop teams.

· Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person