Senior Director- Transportation

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Position: Sr. Director - Transportation

Location: Rolling Meadows, IL and Romeoville, IL

Schedule: Monday- Friday

Reports to: President – Silver Star

About Secure Transport

Secure Transport, LLC is Illinois’ largest 3rd Party Social Equity independent cannabis transportation provider. We specialize in the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of cannabis products while ensuring full compliance with state regulations. Our commitment to excellence goes beyond service; we prioritize building lasting relationships with our customers through respect, integrity, and trust. We believe in the power of a personal, customer-first approach, and it is this philosophy that has been the cornerstone of our success as. We expand in both size and impact. Secure Transport is a proud sister company of Silver Star Protection Group, a licensed security agency based in Illinois.

Overview

The Sr. Director- Transportation, will be a detailed, data driven professional who will own the P&L of the division and drive ongoing efficiencies within the group to better serve our clients and allow for scalable growth both within IL and in other states. The position will manage a team of Operations Managers, Schedulers and Billing Coordinators along with a team of Fleet drivers to create an efficient transportation model that services existing clients and creates space for significant growth. The Sr Director will champion the culture of teamwork and a customer first mentality while maintaining the highest level of professionalism. The position will primarily be based in the home office in Rolling Meadows, IL but may also require travel within the state of Illinois to the firm’s existing and future transfer site locations.

Requirements:

Full P&L ownership of the division

• Expense Review and Management
• Pricing Analysis
• Scheduling and Routing efficiencies
• Ongoing Forecasting and Budget Planning

Customer Relations

• Profitability Analysis
• Regular Customer Communications – to enhance relationships
• New Client reviews and acquisition assistance

Asset Management

• Fleet Management
• Systems review

Regulatory

• Audit responses – ISP, IDFPR
• Internal regulatory requirement monitoring – METRC

Data Management

• Enhance the efficiency of data utilization for better efficiency
• KPI monitoring – Client level through employee level

Requirements

• 10-15 years of Professional experience ideally within the transportation or logistics field
• Knowledge of the IL state cannabis regulatory framework is preferred
• Historical work experience within a regulated industry is a bonus
• Strong Data management skills
• Demonstrated leadership growing a team and leading effective change

Compensation: Starting at $100k DOE