**This role is 100% Onsite in Lakeland, Florida**
Reports to: President/CEO
Type: Full time, Salaried
Summary
The Chief Operating Officer at Exxact Express is responsible for leading the mission and vision of operations. This individual will work cross-functionally to develop and execute strategies, visions, and goals for the company’s freight operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Foster a success-oriented, compliant, and accountable environment within the organization.
- Implement strategies to drive profitability and productivity; improve efficiencies and cost savings; and grow revenues within an operational environment consisting of 150 power units and 600+ dry van trailers.
- Act as a spokesperson for the company in communicating with major customers, suppliers, competitors, government officials, and professional societies.
- Continuously improve productivity and efficiency of processes throughout the operational organization.
- Provide leadership and management to ensure that the mission and core values of Exxact Express are implemented.
Skills and Qualifications
- Transportation/Trucking, Brokerage/Logistics, & Supply Chain management experience preferred.
- Polished professional with excellent business acumen.
- Outstanding leadership and people skills.
- Strong critical thinking skills.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
- 10+ years of Senior transportation/logistics management experience.
- A 4-year degree from an accredited institution.