Insight Global is looking for a Director of Business Operations for a client in Elizabeth, NJ. This role will require working fully onsite, 5 days a week.
Director of Business Operations
Location: Elizabeth, NJ 07201- fully onsite
Duration: Permanent
Salary Range: $130K - $150K max
Required Skills and Experience:
5+ of experience in transportation, with a strong focus recruitment
Demonstrable success in launching and scaling new business ventures or divisions
Deep understanding of the CDL Class A driver market, LTL trucking and all relevant laws and regulations
Strong leadership, negotiation and relationship-building skills
In depth understanding of workflows and best practices in the LTL industry and in general business
Excellent skills in written and verbal communication, presentation, and public speaking required. Ease in communicating effectively with a wide range of audiences.
Adept at electronic communications and Internet tools, including email, social media, sales software, and general business software
Skilled in the fundamentals of project management (agile and waterfall methods)
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Human Resources, or a related field; MBA preferred
Job Description:
A transportation company is seeking a dynamic and visionary business leader to lead the company to its next stage of growth and success. Most recently, the company has been awarded an opportunity to employ commercially licensed drivers and lease them to the company's largest and most profitable client. This business leader will be responsible for leading and executing on this critically important opportunity which includes the sourcing, vetting, hiring, training of commercially licensed drivers while building and sustaining a "best in class" culture rooted by integrity, safety, transparency, great compensation and collaboration.
Key Executive Objectives & Responsibilities:
-Lead the launch and scaling of the CDL Driver Recruitment and Leasing division within the company
-Develop and implement recruiting strategies to attract, vet and hire CDL Class A drivers and dock workers with a focus on safety, quality, culture and retention
-Create and manage a recruitment pipeline to ensure a steady supply of qualified drivers and dock workers
-Oversee the screening, interviewing, and onboarding processes for new drivers and dock workers
-Work with LTL Trucking client to develop and implement driver training, safety programs and continuous development initiatives
-Monitor and optimize driver and dock worker performance and full satisfaction to ensure long-term, healthy retention
-Build and sustain DOT-compliant driver qualification files, ensuring all records meet Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) standards and regulations
-Develop and manage a drug testing program that complies with FMCSA regulations, ensuring ongoing compliance and safety
-Create and partner with LTL Client on industry 'best practices' relative to daily Safety Coaching opportunities found in Client's telematics system.