Transportation Operations Manager

About the Role

AlSaif Group is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to oversee daily operations in the Eastern region, specifically Dammam. This full-time role reports to the Director of Transportation and involves managing a large-scale transportation network. The position requires 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily scheduling, dispatching, routing, and asset allocation for a regional and nationwide network of over 2,000 power units.
• Monitor key operational metrics including Fleet Utilization, Miles Per Truck (MPT), Deadhead Percentage, On-Time In-Full (OTIF) Delivery, and Cost Per Mile (CPM).
• Implement dynamic routing and load optimization strategies using Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Telematics platforms.
• Manage fuel management programs, toll optimization, and driver dwell time reduction across all lanes.

Safety and Compliance Management

• Enforce adherence to federal, state, and local transportation regulations (*, FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, Hours of Service/ELD rules).
• Collaborate with Fleet Maintenance & Safety divisions to ensure all 2,000 vehicles maintain top mechanical condition, high Out-of-Service (OOS) standards, and minimal CSA score impacts.
• Lead incident response protocols, including accident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans.

Leadership and Workforce Development

• Direct, mentor, and build a high-performing operations team, including Terminal Managers, Dispatchers, Planners, and Support Staff.
• Partner with Driver Recruitment and Retention teams to maintain full driver capacity, lower turnover rates, and sustain high morale.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, establish clear KPIs for team members, and drive operational accountability.

Financial Control and Strategy

• Manage the transportation department budget, controlling costs related to fuel, driver compensation, equipment leasing, accessorials, and insurance claims.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (*, Lean/Six Sigma) to streamline workflows, eliminate operational bottlenecks, and lower overall total cost to serve.
• Evaluate fleet telematics data and operational analytics to present strategic recommendations to executive leadership.

Experience and Work Environment

This full-time position requires 5-10 years of experience in transportation operations. The role is based in Dammam, Eastern region, and involves working within a dynamic environment focused on optimizing a large-scale logistics network.