We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the role of Director of Transportation at Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI). As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for directing and coordinating all transportation activities, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of goods.

• Transportation Management: Develop and implement effective transportation strategies to meet company goals and objectives.
• Vendor and Customer Management: Address challenges and concerns with vendors and customers, ensuring timely and cost-effective solutions.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, hire, train, and manage personnel in DTI related to garage operations, managers, dispatch, and drivers.
• Cost Containment: Work with the HR Manager to manage safety opportunities, Workers' Compensation, benefits, discipline, and quality training for all DTI employees.
• Compliance and Safety: Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with all OSHA and DOT regulations.
• Financial Management: Prepare and perform budget responsibilities for capital, target, operating, and payroll budgets for the transportation area of the distribution center.
• Performance Metrics: Focus on distribution center DTI service levels, miles per cwt, turnover, and safety frequency rate.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to eliminate waste and improve processes using lean thinking and tools.

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent Dot Foods experience.
• Skills: Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, computer skills, and experience in using Microsoft Office programs/applications.
• Experience: Experience and/or education with transportation management, familiarity with sales, truck and trailer maintenance, Human Resources, warehousing, and distribution.

• Family-Owned Company: Dot Foods has a strong family culture and values employees' opinions and contributions.
• Competitive Compensation: Highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Advancement Opportunities: Significant advancement opportunities for career growth and development.