Managing Director

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The Managing Director of Spur Freight is responsible for leading all aspects of fleet operations, with a focus on regulatory compliance, asset optimization, and cost efficiency. This role ensures adherence to safety and environmental standards, oversees vehicle maintenance, and utilizes data-driven tools to enhance operational performance. The Managing Director also plays a critical role in supporting executive-level planning and decision-making related to fleet strategy and logistics.

Direct fleet maintenance and operations, ensuring adherence to safety, environmental, vehicle, and workplace regulations.
• Collaborate with field locations to strategically place company assets on consistent, high-efficiency lanes.
• Oversee maintenance of records for inspections, warranties, licenses, and registrations.
• Negotiate with equipment suppliers for maintenance parts and services.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive quality program to ensure operational standards and continuous improvement.
• Analyze the AIT's vehicle requirements to forecast and plan fleet purchases and re-sales.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, maximize fuel efficiency, and increase productivity.
• Use tools and software to track fleet metrics and monitor performance against established goals.
• Establish and enforce policies to ensure full compliance among all recruited drivers, including driver log policies and reporting standards.
• Implement safety policies designed to limit company risks, improve driving behaviors, and reduce accidents.
• Ensure compliance with government rules and regulations, including all required documentation and filings.
• Work closely with the Commercial Leads at AIT to craft solutions for new customer opportunities requiring assets Explore and propose Owner Operator models where applicable, aligning with the strategic goals of the transportation department.
• Recruit and develop asset-based talent, including drivers and leadership roles.
• Manage dispatching, routing, and tracking of vehicles to ensure timely and efficient operations.
• Assist executives in defining organizational goals and strategic plans for AIT's Fleet Operations
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• The wage range for this position is $118,800.00-$171,000.00 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience

Education
* Bachelor's Degree in logistics, supply chain management, transportation, business administration, or a related field. (Required)

Experience
* 10+ years experience in fleet management, logistics, or transportation operations. (Required) and
* 8+ years Proven leadership experience managing teams, budgets, and cross-functional projects. (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Successful implementation of quality programs High
* knowledge of routing/analytics High
* Senior Operations leader experience in leading motor carrier High
* MS Office High
* Cargowise High
* PowerBI- or data analytics equivalent High
* Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance High
* Knowledge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations High

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail-on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT's full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 630-766-8300 ext 5218.

In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.