Transportation director job description

**Paid Relocation To: Millsboro, DE**

Responsible for on time and damage free delivery of all Mountaire refrigerated poultry to end customers, distribution warehouses, third party freezers and intra-company transfers to Mountaire operations. Responsible for all activity and performance of company owned, dedicated freight, and non-contract truckload carriers engaged in the delivery of Mountaire poultry for domestic sale. Responsible for all (*regulatory compliance) for Mountaire-owned and leased equipment and drivers; including Live Haul, Feed Haul, Breeder and Hatchery operations. Oversees all areas of Fleet Operations including DOT regulatory compliance, vehicle and equipment purchasing and maintenance, selection and performance management of Fleet Operations Managers and Dispatch Manager, Feed, Grain, Live, Breeder and Hatchery facilities driver's performance and schedules.

**Duties/Activities Required by Job**

+ Responsible for on time damage free delivery of Mountaire refrigerated product to Multiple internal/external customers through Company and third party providers. Oversees all areas of Fleet Operations including DOT regulatory compliance, vehicle and equipment purchasing and maintenance, selection and performance management of Fleet Operations Managers and Dispatch Manager. Manages third party agreements for Dressed and Live Haul.

+ Works with Accounting to establish budgets, capital and M&R plans. Works with Risk to establish third party contracts and legal on legal matters. Responsible for financial planning/forecasting for area of responsibility.

+ Safety / Fleet Operations- Responsible for all regulatory/DOT compliance for Mountaire-owned and leased equipment and drivers; including Live Haul, Feed Haul, Breeder and Hatchery operations. Oversees all safety programs for Fleet Operations. Responsible for oversight on Company safety and environmental programs.

+ Established Metrics-reports, analysis, recommend changes for improvement

+ People Management - provides overall direction and support to the Transportation team to achieve operational and safety goals. Guides training & development activities related to Transportation Operations to develop competence and commitment.

**Educations/Experience Requirements**

+ Bachelors Degree or Higher in Related Discipline; Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain

+ 10 or more years Transportation, Logistics or Supply Chain experience

+ Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Certifications -Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)- (CLTD) Certification (Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution).

**ABOUT US**

Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we've operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.

**ABOUT THE TEAM**

**Mountaire Overview**

Mountaire Corporation and its two operating affiliates, Mountaire Farms Inc. and Mountaire Farms of Delaware, Inc. (collectively, "Mountaire Farms" or "Mountaire"), are agricultural food production and processing companies providing competitive jobs to almost 10,000 dedicated employees at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that's the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.

**Total Compensation**

Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement at up to $6,000 annually, and many exciting career development programs!

Do you have a passion for engaging teams to drive toward operational excellence? Are you interested in joining a newly-formed team focused on business improvement through partnership and collaboration? As the Director of Operational Excellence and a member of the Saltchuk Logistics leadership team, you will create valuable organizational change by working alongside a diverse group of leaders within our supply chain companies.
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Together with the Saltchuk Leadership team, the Director of Operational Excellence will identify innovative solutions and implement key strategic projects aligned with Saltchuk Logistics' priorities. In addition to creating sustainable change that improves our existing business, you will directly support exciting merger & acquisition activities as we grow.

Who We Are

Saltchuk Logistics celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and is committed to a customer-centric approach to delivering the best logistics services within our markets. Our growing portfolio of independently operated companies are part of the Saltchuk family of companies and includes Carlile Transportation and Naniq Global Logistics, based in Anchorage, Alaska, and Shoreside Logistics, based in Jacksonville, Florida. Saltchuk Logistics' companies are committed to providing the best, most reliable logistics and supply chain services in the market. We put safety first and look after our employees, communities, and the environment.

Who You Are

* A professional with excellent communication and social skills who is resourceful and self-directed with attention to detail
* A systems-thinker who can see both the high-level strategic vision and the unique business processes that are critical to achieving that vision
* A facilitator of change who can lead cross-functional working teams efficiently and optimally, with the ability to connect the dots throughout the organization, influence key decisions, and raise issues at the appropriate time
* A humble learner who can earn trust and establish strong relationships across organizations and employee levels
* An innovator who questions the status quo and is willing to learn through action and experimentation

What You'll Bring

* Undergraduate degree in business, supply chain, or engineering with a minimum of 5 years of similar/related experience
* Experience applying continuous improvement principles to drive sustainable change
* Proven track record of leading with influence in a matrixed environment
* Strong business sense and exceptional analytical skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment
* Ability to balance the big picture with strong attention to detail
* Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time

Saltchuk Overview

Saltchuk is a family-owned, diversified transportation and distribution company headquartered in Seattle. With consolidated revenue of more than $4 billion and over 7,000 employees, Saltchuk is ranked among the largest privately-held businesses in Washington. Saltchuk companies provide air cargo, domestic shipping, international shipping, marine services, energy distribution, and logistics services, primarily in North America. Located in Pioneer Square, Saltchuk provides leadership and resources to our companies, but not direct operations management. We are passionate about safety, and reliability, and are committed to our people, communities, and environments in which we work and live.

You will get market-competitive benefits to support you and your family: medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, and disability benefits. We also practice generous 401(k) company matching to help you save for your future.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

If you like having ownership of the outcome of your work and are interested in joining a hard-working team, this role is for you! Want to explore this opportunity with Saltchuk Logistics? We would love to hear from you.

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**Transportation Director/Local Business Line Lead**

**Who We Are**

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We're looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

**This Opportunity**

Be involved in projects with our **Southwest Mountain District** and help grow all business lines to meet our client's objectives.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for a **Transportation Director/Local Business Line Lead** for our **Denver, Colorado** office. The candidate will lead a civil engineering team, assist in developing and implementing marketing strategies, and coordinate workshare with offices across the West Coast. They will provide coordinated leadership with other local and national business line leaders for the pursuit of transportation focused highway, bridge, roadway corridor, transit and rail, multi-modal and aviation-based transportation improvements, as well as support our clients and project opportunities for all of WSP's services.

**Your Impact**

+ Assist in the management, growth and development of the Civil Engineering team.

+ Provide leadership within the office, partnering closely with other Local Business Leaders and Senior Management Team.

+ Focus on meeting Key Performance Indicators and contribute to the overall success of the Southwest Mountain District and West Region.

+ Guide staff and assist in project management responsibilities, including oversight of project financial performance, adherence to project management and quality control plans, and adequacy of risk management plans.

+ Provide leadership and oversight to ensure quality project deliverables, including PS&E documents, engineering reports, project memorandums, etc.

+ Coordinate with other design disciplines, and workshare with other offices in Colorado and the West Coast.

+ Prepare and/or oversee scope, schedule and budget preparation and negotiations, as well as plans, specifications, estimates and/or bid packages.

+ Perform quality assurance/quality control, ensuring that cost, schedule, and quality objectives are met for engineering activities and are commensurate with quality standards, and client requirements.

+ Maintain schedule, budget, and profitability for projects, and identify changes and risks.

+ Work closely with clients to meet and exceed their expectations.

+ Support business development initiatives and assist with marketing.

+ Mentor junior staff.

+ Serve as Project Manager on transportation projects for clients.

+ Lead project teams to achieve overall project objectives.

+ Engage with clients to develop new business leads and project pursuits.

+ Develop strategic alliances and project partners to secure new work.

+ Represent the firm in the market through involvement in client and industry events and associations.

+ Assist or lead key pursuits.

If this sounds like a fit for you, we'd love to have that first discussion of you joining our team.

**Who You Are**

**Required Qualifications**

+ Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

+ 12+ years of experience in the transportation industry, focusing on Business Development, Project Delivery, Program/Project Management and/or Alternative Delivery

+ Colorado PE

+ Ability to lead and grow the civil engineering business

+ Experience managing transportation projects for public sector clients

+ Experience participating in business development strategy development and implementation

+ Strong management/leadership skills

+ Strongly established client relationships and industry contacts

+ Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects

+ Self-starter with excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to work within a team environment

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Experience with Colorado Municipalities (ITD, ACHD, others)

+ Experience mentoring and developing junior staff

+ PMP Certification

**Compensation and Benefits:**

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

Expected Salary: $141,000 - $239,700

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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**Additional Requirements**

+ To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

**Additional Details**

+ **Travel Required:** 10%

+ **Job Status:** Regular

+ **Employee Type:** Full

+ **Primary Location:** DENVER - BROADWAY

+ **All locations:** US-CO-Arvada, US-CO-Aurora, US-CO-Broomfield, US-CO-Denver, US-CO-Lakewood

**About WSP**

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 12,000 employees in over 200 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible, agile and hybrid workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.