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Director of Operations – Specialized Transport
Location
United States
Posted
73 days ago
Salary
$150K - $250K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director of Operations – Specialized Transport
Keller Executive Search International
• Develop and execute a U.S. operational strategy aligned with company-wide growth objectives • Oversee daily operations including scheduling, load planning, routing, and resource allocation • Drive continuous improvement across efficiency, safety, and profitability • Ensure full compliance with multi-state and federal transport regulations — permits, escorts, bridge laws, DOT rules • Oversee engineering and design for multi-axle configurations, load distribution, and abnormal load stability • Manage complex, high-risk moves including transformers, pressure vessels, E-Houses, and other oversized cargo • Recruit, build, and lead a high-performing team: drivers, project managers, dispatchers, and safety personnel • Establish KPIs, performance metrics, and accountability systems • Mentor field supervisors and managers; build a culture of safety, excellence, and integrity • Act as the primary operational liaison with clients, brokers, and vendors • Collaborate across engineering, sales, and project teams to scope and execute specialized transport projects • Provide regular operational reporting to senior leadership • Champion a zero-incident safety culture across all U.S. operations • Ensure driver and crew compliance with OSHA, DOT, and internal safety standards • Monitor and enforce adherence to permits, policies, and legal requirements • Build and manage operational budgets covering labor, equipment, permits, and subcontractors • Track cost-per-move, margins, and performance metrics • Implement cost efficiencies without compromising safety or service quality
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in heavy haul, specialized transport, or complex logistics operations
- Proven track record managing multi-state U.S. operations including permitting, routing, and DOT/FMCSA compliance
- Deep knowledge of oversize/overweight permitting across U.S. states, including superload thresholds
- Strong engineering understanding of multi-axle trailers, abnormal load dynamics, axle load distribution, and bridge law compliance
- Experience with load securement engineering, center-of-gravity modeling, and transport frame design
- Established credibility with drivers, rigging crews, and field operations teams
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams from the ground up
- Strong financial acumen — budget management, cost modeling, margin analysis
- Exceptional leadership and decision-making capability under high-pressure conditions
- Valid passport and willingness to travel 25–50% across the U.S.
- Ability to pass a comprehensive background check
- Familiarity with heavy haul routing and simulation tools (AutoTURN, CAD, swept path analysis)
- Experience with TMS platforms (McLeod, TransPlus) and maintenance systems (Cetaris, Samsara)
- Knowledge of cross-border compliance (CBP, ACI/ACE, customs broker coordination)
- Experience with EPC contractor partnerships and project cargo logistics
- Familiarity with Safety Management System (SMS) design in a heavy haul context
- Experience structuring insurance for U.S. transport operations
- Proficiency in financial analytics tools (advanced Excel, QuickBooks)
Benefits
- Base Salary: $150,000–$250,000
- Variable Incentive: Performance-based bonus
- Paid Time Off: 10–15 days to start
- Full benefits package (details provided to shortlisted candidates)
- Career Growth: Clear pathway to expanded multi-location leadership as the U.S. operation scales
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