BlueCargo
The automated solution for complex freight transactions.
Head of Customer Operations
About the role
BLUECARGO
BlueCargo is revolutionizing the logistics industry with solutions that streamline freight audit processes and track millions of containers worldwide. Founded by two female entrepreneurs from Y Combinator's 2018 batch and backed by a Series A in 2022, we have strong product-market fit, an established platform, and thousands of daily active users, and we're entering our next phase of growth.
If transforming logistics with cutting-edge technology excites you, we'd love to connect. We're looking for a seasoned operations leader to own and scale the customer-supporting function of the business.
OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW
Role Overview
As Head of Customer Operations, you'll set the strategic direction for our freight audit service; defining how we scale, automate, and deliver exceptional quality across our enterprise customer base. You'll lead a growing team, shape our operational infrastructure, and partner directly with the founders to drive company-wide execution.
This is a high-leverage role for someone who wants to build, not just manage, and leave a real mark on how a fast-growing startup operates.
Key Responsibilities
- Own Operational Strategy: Set the vision and execution plan for freight audit operations across our customer portfolio.
- Build & Scale the Team: Recruit, develop, and lead a team of Customer Operations Analysts and our Logistics Team; optimize the org structure to support 2–3x volume growth.
- Architect Systems for Scale: Design repeatable, automation-first processes; define SLAs and the metrics that matter.
- Drive Cross-Functional Alignment: Act as the operational voice in product, engineering, and business team discussions; identifying where automation unlocks efficiency and where the human in the loop is irreplaceable.
- Own the Numbers: Build and own the operational OKR framework; surface insights and lead resolution when performance trends off-track.
- Partner with Leadership: Contribute to company strategy, resource planning, and long-term decisions around scaling our service offering.
Ramp Plan
- You step into the seat of our team firsthand by managing your own portfolio for 3-6 months before replacing yourself long term as you scale the team for success.
Qualifications
We're looking for operators who build; problem solvers with the range to think strategically and the bias to execute:
- 10+ years in international logistics or operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing managers.
- Proven track record building scalable systems and teams in a high-growth environment.
- Strategic thinker who can translate ambiguity into clear priorities and action.
- Deep fluency in operational OKRs and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Strong executive presence and communication skills; comfortable influencing across Product, Engineering, CS, and the C-suite.
- Startup experience preferred; you thrive without a playbook.
What We Offer
- A seat at the table in a YC-backed company on a strong growth trajectory
- Medical benefits, unlimited PTO, and a flexible work environment
- An international, inclusive team that values collaboration and personal growth
About BlueCargo
BlueCargo provides real-time information for trucking companies that move cargo from marine ports to first warehouses. We are building a platform that will be a one-stop shop for truckers to dispatch, schedule their workload and move containers efficiently
Our startup was founded by two female entrepreneurs, graduated from Y Combinator (2018 batch), and has raised a 15 millions total. We are at the beginning of an exciting growth phase where we have already developed product-market fit, a working platform, and hundreds of daily active users.
If working to bring technology to the logistics industry sounds exciting, then we’d like to connect with you!
