Director of Operations
Lodi, CA Direct-Hire $46.00 - $50.00/hr Onsite

Job Description

Tiger Lines, LLC-a regional freight, bulk commodity, and trucking logistics provider based in Lodi, California-does not publish a single standard standalone "Director of Operations" job description publicly. However, executive and operational roles at Tiger Lines (such as their Director/Manager positions in bulk-freight and fleet operations) center around trucking management, agricultural and municipal logistics, and supply chain oversight.

Core Responsibilities for Operations Leadership at Tiger Lines

  • Fleet & Logistics Management: Overseeing daily dispatch, route optimization, and equipment utilization across bulk commodities (solid waste, recyclables, ag hauling) and dry van divisions.
  • Regulatory & Safety Compliance: Ensuring all drivers, vehicles, and terminal operations strictly adhere to Department of Transportation (DOT) and state safety regulations.
  • Performance & P&L Oversight: Managing operational budgets, labor planning, and profit-and-loss (P&L) targets for regional terminals (including locations in Lodi, Modesto, and Woodland).
  • Cross-Department Coordination: Partnering with safety directors, maintenance shop managers, and executive leadership (such as COO/President JJ Rico) to maintain high service reliability.

Typical Qualifications

  • Industry Experience: Extensive background in trucking, bulk-freight logistics, or fleet operations management.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field (or equivalent operational experience).
  • Skills: Strong leadership, safety regulation knowledge, carrier/driver management, and TMS (Transportation Management Systems) familiarity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Reference: JN -112026-434311