Director of Operations – Transportation & Logistics

Director of Operations – Transportation & Logistics Location: Remote – United States (Nationwide) Job Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: 100% Remote Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience About the Opportunity An established and growing third-party logistics (3PL) organization is seeking an experienced Director of Operations to lead and oversee domestic and international transportation and logistics operations. This fully remote leadership opportunity is ideal for a professional with a strong background in project cargo, freight forwarding, multimodal transportation, and operational management. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of directly leading teams, developing employees, managing performance, and ensuring accountability for operational results. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and oversight of transportation, freight forwarding, and project logistics operations. Directly manage, mentor, and develop operations and project management teams. Establish performance expectations, provide coaching, conduct performance evaluations, and maintain team accountability. Oversee complex domestic and international logistics projects. Develop and implement operational standards, procedures, and performance metrics. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase profitability. Collaborate with sourcing, sales, finance, and executive leadership to support business objectives. Monitor project performance,