Transportation Director

North Dakota Farmers UnionJamestown, ND

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Job Description

Purpose of the Role:

The Transportation Director will oversee the NDFU Transportation Department, which provides tours and excursions and manages Farmers Union Logistics, Ltd, (FULL) a transportation logistics company. The Transportation Director will provide strategic direction for NDFU tours and excursions and FULL, including fleet, financial and supply chain management.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic direction for NDFU tours and excursions.
Coordinate drivers, trip schedules and trip planning activities.
Work with Transportation, Education and Membership departments to identify opportunities to provide educational tours in North Dakota and the Upper Midwest.
Oversee Farmers Union Logistics, Ltd., including managing driver scheduling and fleet management.
Help develop strategic plan for FULL that will enhance profitability and lead execution of the strategic plan.
Manage product ordering for FULL and build relationships with vendors to supply family farm-grown products.
Manage relationship between FULL and Farmers Restaurant Group to manage product delivery and identify opportunities to provide family farm-grown products to the restaurants.
Work with cooperatives and other partners to support development or improvement of transportation logistics systems.
Manage regulatory compliance processes and reporting for motorcoaches and FULL.
Occasional motorcoach or truck driving, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of transportation logistics and fleet management.
Knowledge with product procurement and regulatory compliance processes.
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and provide project updates.
Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to analyze data, including financial data, and produce reports.
Demonstrated ability to work with all skill types and levels of personnel and members.
Demonstrated experience leading teams and projects.
Performance assessment and corrective action skills.
Ability to exhibit exceptional customer service skills at all times.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Transportation, Agriculture or related fields preferred. Willing to train the right individual with relevant work experience.
10 or more years of experience in transportation or related careers.
CDL preferred. Willing to train the right individual.

Working Conditions:

Statewide travel
Jamestown N.D. office position with some day, evening and weekend work when necessary

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