Top 14 Transportation director Jobs in Michigan

Director of Transportation
Cleveland-Cliffs —Detroit, MI
- Urgently hiring
- Oracle
- 5 years
- Office
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Director, Transportation - SYGMA - US
The Sygma Network —Monroe, MI
- Management
- Office
- CDL
Director of Corporate Aviation
Masco —Romulus, MI
- $141,900 - $222,860 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
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Director, Supply Chain - Exteriors
Ford Motor Company —Dearborn, MI
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Finance
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
14d
Director of Transportation
Michigan Association of School Boards —Ottawa, MI
- Online Application
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- Senior level
Director of Supply Chain
Amrize —Northville, MI
- Full-time
- Office
- Finance
- Mentoring
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Director, Supply Chain - Program Optimization & Expansion
Ford Motor Company —Allen Park, MI
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- ERP systems
- English
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Director, Supply Chain - Distribution & Logistics (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)
Alvarez & Marsal —Troy, MI
- $150,000 - $225,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Contracts
- Senior level
- AD&D insurance
- 401(k)
Supply Chain Director, Solar
Corning —Hemlock, MI
- $191,734 - $263,634 a year
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Manufacturing
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Transportation Director
Michigan Association of School Boards —Schoolcraft, MI
- $55,000 - $62,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- CDL
2d
Program Director-Transportation Infrastructure
RS&H —Plymouth, MI
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Team management
- Quality control
Assistant Director of Operations
Kalitta Air, LLC —Ypsilanti, MI
- Online Application
- Background check
- Military
- English
Director of Supply Chain
Texas Hydraulics Inc —Traverse City, MI
- Oracle
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Transportation Director / Bus Driver
Burr Oak Community Schools —Burr Oak, MI
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- CDL

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Director of Transportation

Cleveland-Cliffs -
Detroit, MI

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Rail operations supervision
Data analysis reporting
Managing logistics operations teams
Safety regulations
Performance Reporting
Environmental compliance
Metrics Reporting
Private fleet operations
Fleet compliance management
Data summary reports
Dispatching
Fleet safety management
Environmental regulatory compliance
Maintenance management
Data-driven decision making
Manufacturing company experience
Risk Mitigation
Rail regulatory compliance

Full Job Description

Location: Detroit, MI

Ferrous Processing & Trading has an immediate need for a Director of Transportation at the Detroit, Michigan headquarters. The Director will be responsible for spearheading freight and trucking, and rail transportation operations to drive efficiency, secure cost savings, and support the fulfillment of organizational objectives.

This role will oversee the transportation of inbound scrap materials and outbound finished products via truck and rail, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations across the organization. This position will also leverage data, systems, and emerging technologies to improve decision-making, increase visibility, and better manage the dynamic nature of scrap and commodity markets.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Plan, organize, direct, and control operations of trucking and freight, and rail transportation operations, overseeing the dispatch, maintenance, and service of the fleet while managing rail carrier relationships and performance.
Oversee day-to-day logistics of scrap material transportation, including inbound raw scrap and outbound finished metal shipments across yards, mills, and customer locations and rail-served facilities.
Manage and optimize routing, load planning, railcar utilization, and backhaul opportunities to maximize fleet utilization and minimize empty miles; leverage TMS, market data, and AI-driven tools to optimize routing, load matching, and carrier selection and mode decisions in a high-volume scrap environment.
Negotiate contracts and pricing with carriers, railroads, transload providers, warehouse operators, and insurance company representatives for services, securing preferred rates.
Maintain departmental budget, identifying and pursuing potential cost savings and operational efficiencies across truck and rail networks.
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including DOT, FMCSA, FRA, OSHA, and environmental requirements, maintaining proper documentation and records.
Partner with yard operations, procurement, and sales teams to align transportation scheduling with production demands, inventory flow, and customer commitments and rail service schedules.
Oversee fleet lifecycle management, including equipment procurement, maintenance strategy, and vendor relationships for specialized equipment.
Monitor key transportation metrics, including cost per ton, on-time delivery, railcar cycle times, driver productivity, fuel efficiency, and safety performance, implementing improvements as needed.
Manage rail transportation activities, including railcar procurement and leasing, railcar tracking, carrier performance monitoring, demurrage mitigation, and coordination with Class I and short-line railroads.

Minimum Qualifications:

5+ years of experience managing transportation within the manufacturing, industrial, or logistics industry, preferably within steel, scrap, or bulk commodities
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
Experience in scrap, recycling, heavy haul, or bulk commodity logistics and/or rail logistics
Strong data analysis capability and ability to generate reports, communicating insights effectively to executive leadership
Demonstrated experience managing private or dedicated fleet operations, including drivers, dispatch, and maintenance in a high-volume environment and/or rail transportation programs
In-depth knowledge of DOT regulations, driver hours-of-service (HOS), ELD systems, and transportation compliance requirements with exposure to rail transportation regulations and operating practices
Proven leadership in safety program development, regulatory compliance, and incident reduction within fleet operations

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree (MBA or related discipline) preferred
Proficiency with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) such as MercuryGate, McLeod, SAP TM, or Oracle TMS
Experience with fleet management and telematics platforms (e.g., Samsara, Geotab, Omnitracs) and maintenance management systems
Familiarity with rail transportation management, railcar leasing, railcar tracking systems, transload operations, and railroad carrier relationships
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and integration with transportation workflows

Ferrous Processing and Trading is a subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. Cleveland-Cliffs is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

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