Director of Mexico Operations

Universal Dedicated, Inc., a subsidiary of Universal Logistics Holdings Inc. (ULH), is a leading edge asset-light logistics provider. We offer a comprehensive suite of supply chain solutions providing transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services across the globe. Universal's experienced management team, with its state-of-the-art technology, provides customized logistics solutions to its customers resulting in proven efficiencies and savings. Currently, Universal Dedicated, Inc. is seeking a Director of Mexico Operations candidates for our Mexico based operation where we directly service a major automotive company in the area!Work Environment: Field Office locations with interaction with Shop Facilities, Dock and Terminal Yards.SummaryPosition is designed to provide strategic and tactical leadership to the maintenance organization, ensure constant management and improvement of company's cost controls, efficiency, safety compliance and administration relative to operations of all locations in Mexico.Essential ResponsibilityProactively manage all operational staff and core functionsDirect management of all Corporate Management and Field Regional Managers within groupAssure all associates understand company and departmental strategies and long term goalsResponsible for selecting, coaching, training staff, and evaluating employee performance.Plan, organize, and direct operational processes and procedures (SOP)Conduct a weekly conference call to ensure problem resolution, continuity and objectives are being met across enterprise.Pro-active cost control managementResponsible for building with executive leadership and managing weekly, monthly and annual budgetary goals, ensuring they are met through effective communication and managementResponsibility to manage and approve all vendors and contractual obligationsAudit and approve all expense reports for management staffEstablishment of SOP operating costs to maintain budget.Establish and manage key metrics for operation organizations to include, SRT codes by tech, CPM by asset and overall CPM, CapEx budgets, Vendor Cost & BudgetsPurchasing and Administration responsibilitiesKey stakeholder in CapEx purchasing for company assets, trucks, trailers, material handling equipment etc. Works in conjunction with President and CAO, CFO on asset purchases and buy cycle.Oversee the purchase of maintenance parts for all company equipment. Establish and proactively manageEnsure accurate and robust administrative records of items purchased and inventory banksVerification and final approval of invoices to ensure correct prices and that materials have been receivedDiscuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with vendors, users, and others to determine root cause issues and take corrective actionAdminister and monitor assigned budget items to ensure all work is done within stated budget

Created: 2025-01-18