Freight Director - Plastics Manufacturing
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Transportation
Freight
Freight Director
- Plastics Manufacturing
Austin, Texas, United States Job Openings Freight Director
- Plastics Manufacturing
Dallas, TX (Hybrid 2 days/week in office) $120,000 USD/year
A leading plastics manufacturer in Dallas is hiring a Freight Director to oversee and optimize their North American and international freight operations. This hybrid role is perfect for a senior-level transportation expert who can take ownership of ocean, air, and domestic freight including drayage and distribution logistics while collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams and global partners.
What You'll Do:- Lead end-to-end transportation strategy for ocean and air freight, including container drayage from ports to distribution centers
- Manage domestic distribution transport operations across the U.S., including fleet relationships and third-party carriers
- Partner with manufacturing, procurement, and warehousing teams to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery
- Optimize freight spend and carrier performance across modes and regions
- Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and customs requirements
- Oversee vendor negotiations, contracts, and performance metrics for all transportation providers
- 8+ years of experience in freight and transportation leadership within manufacturing or distribution-heavy industries
- Expertise in managing air and ocean freight, with deep knowledge of drayage and international logistics
- Experience overseeing domestic distribution and transport to warehouses or end customers
- Proven ability to reduce freight spend while improving reliability and speed
- Strong understanding of customs compliance, Incoterms, and freight forwarding operations
- Excellent communication and vendor management skills
- Background in plastics, chemicals, or industrial manufacturing is an asset
This is an opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer investing in smarter supply chain infrastructure. You'll step into a key leadership role where your expertise will directly impact bottom-line results and long-term logistics strategy.
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