Director of Operations
COFREIGHT INC•Buena Park, CA
•$150,000 - $160,000
About The Position
UNIS Transportation & Logistics is seeking a highly driven VP/Director of Drayage Operations & Automation to lead and scale our port and rail drayage operations while driving the adoption of AI-powered automation across the business. This executive-level role owns the full drayage lifecycle—from container availability, chassis management, and appointment scheduling to dispatch, visibility, and final delivery. The ideal candidate combines deep drayage expertise with a passion for building systems, automating workflows, and leading high-performance teams.
Requirements
- 7+ years of progressive drayage, intermodal, or transportation operations leadership experience
- Strong expertise in LA/LB port operations, terminal systems, chassis pools, and appointment management
- Proven experience leading multi-team transportation operations
- Hands-on experience with automation, workflow optimization, AI tools, or transportation technology platforms
- Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with TMS platforms, visibility solutions, and port systems such as eModal, One Stop, and PortCheck
- Demonstrated success implementing AI, automation, or operational technology initiatives
- Ability to build scalable processes while maintaining high accountability and execution standards
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end drayage operations across major port and rail networks
- Drive on-time pickup and delivery performance while minimizing demurrage and detention exposure
- Oversee chassis management, appointment coordination, dispatch, and exception resolution
- Design and implement AI-powered operational workflows that improve efficiency and visibility
- Build automated reporting, dashboards, alerts, and performance metrics
- Lead, coach, and develop dispatch, operations, and support teams
- Manage customer escalations and ensure proactive communication and service excellence
- Own operational KPIs, margin performance, and continuous improvement initiatives
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
