Overview
A leading transportation organization is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Manager to oversee a multi-state live animal transportation operation. This leadership role is responsible for managing personnel, customer relationships, safety, compliance, and operational performance across multiple locations. The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience in livestock or live animal transportation and a strong understanding of the unique challenges associated with animal welfare, transportation regulations, and time-sensitive logistics.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support operations staff across multiple locations.
- Manage customer relationships and ensure exceptional service delivery.
- Monitor safety performance, DOT compliance, driver performance, and accident prevention initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with Hours of Service regulations, including agricultural exemptions and applicable federal and state requirements.
- Assist with driver recruiting, onboarding, retention, and workforce planning.
- Address employee relations matters, performance management, and disciplinary issues as needed.
- Monitor equipment utilization, operational efficiency, and account profitability.
- Conduct routine audits and ensure compliance with biosecurity protocols and customer-specific requirements.
- Some travel between operational locations to maintain consistency, compliance, and operational excellence.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of transportation management experience.
- Experience in livestock transportation, live animal hauling, or animal agriculture operations is required.
- Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and agricultural Hours of Service exemptions.
- Experience managing multiple locations and leading supervisory personnel.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel to support regional operations.
- Annual bonus opportunity of 10%
- Relocation assistance provided
Note
Qualified candidates with experience in livestock, poultry, or other live animal transportation are encouraged to apply.
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