Transportation Director

Purpose of the Role :

The Transportation Director will oversee the NDFU Transportation Department, which provides tours and excursions and manages Farmers Union Logistics, Ltd, (FULL) a transportation logistics company. The Transportation Director will provide strategic direction for NDFU tours and excursions and FULL, including fleet, financial and supply chain management.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide strategic direction for NDFU tours and excursions.
• Coordinate drivers, trip schedules and trip planning activities.
• Work with Transportation, Education and Membership departments to identify opportunities to provide educational tours in North Dakota and the Upper Midwest.
• Oversee Farmers Union Logistics, Ltd., including managing driver scheduling and fleet management.
• Help develop strategic plan for FULL that will enhance profitability and lead execution of the strategic plan.
• Manage product ordering for FULL and build relationships with vendors to supply family farm-grown products.
• Manage relationship between FULL and Farmers Restaurant Group to manage product delivery and identify opportunities to provide family farm-grown products to the restaurants.
• Work with cooperatives and other partners to support development or improvement of transportation logistics systems.
• Manage regulatory compliance processes and reporting for motorcoaches and FULL.
• Occasional motorcoach or truck driving, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Education and Experience

Working Conditions :