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J & M Tank Lines, Inc. · 1 week ago

Director of Operations

Birmingham, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

J & M Tank Lines is seeking a high-impact Director of Operations at their corporate office in Birmingham, AL to ensure operational excellence and profitability. The role involves driving revenue growth, mentoring operations team members, and ensuring fleet efficiency while maintaining a commitment to safety.

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Responsibilities

Direct daily operations across dispatch, safety, and maintenance to ensure loads are executed error-free, safely, and profitably

Constantly identify and implement effective, efficient ways to improve or implement new processes and projects

Provide leadership and operational direction to approximately 17 operations leaders and over 400+ drivers

Deliver business results across diverse business segments, accounting for daily, weekly, monthly and annual revenue

Leverage telematics, automation, and data analytics to optimize routing, fueling, load planning, and fleet utilization

Manage terminal P&Ls, reviewing financial summaries with managers to identify gaps and improve margins

Maximize the profitability of assets through proper planning and truck utilization

Monitor fleet uptime and preventive maintenance compliance to align with DOT and operational needs

Mentor, coach, and support Managers and department heads to foster a culture of accountability

Develop strong Customer and Driver relationships in support of associate relations and long-term retention

Promote a 'safety-first' environment, ensuring strict adherence to company, DOT, and regulatory requirements

Qualification

Operational LeadershipFinancial AcumenProcess ImprovementTechnology IntegrationTeam LeadershipDecision MakingCollaborative Mindset

Required

Proven Leadership: A track record of managing large-scale transportation operations and diverse teams

Collaborative Mindset: Ability to quickly build relationships and partner with internal departments (Pricing, Sales, Finance, HR) and external stakeholders to develop solutions that meet customer and driver needs

Financial Acumen: Strong experience managing budgets, analyzing overhead, and driving P&L performance

Decision Making: A fast learner with the ability to make productive decisions that drive results while minimizing risks