Transportation Director jobs in California

Transportation Director directs, develops, and implements overall operations of a transportation network including safety, compliance, equipment, and staff. Develops and directs operational policies and procedures to ensure safety and efficiency in all transportation activities. Being a Transportation Director monitors transportation costs, service level agreements, and performance metrics to identify and resolve problems and achieve efficiencies. Partners with internal and external stakeholders to forecast and meet capacity needs. Additionally, Transportation Director oversees the acquisition and oversight of transportation providers. Requires a bachelor's degree in logistics, transportation, supply chain management, or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Transportation Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Transportation Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Transportation
  • Goodwill Industries of San Diego County
  • Mesa, CA FULL_TIME
  • About Us

    Are you looking for meaningful work and want to make a difference?  Joining the Goodwill team could be a great fit for you!  At Goodwill we live and breathe our Core Values of Creativity, Credibility, and Collaboration.  We are a mission-integrated organization that is funded by resalable goods. Last year alone, we were able to keep 10 million pounds of donated goods from hitting our landfills. Through the reselling of donated items, we can provide job readiness training and employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment. 

    Overview

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    Directs, plans, and controls the efficient flow of transported goods and dispatch services. Creates and implements trainings, procedures and transportation routing. Ensures the overall operation of the Transportation department aligns with established Goodwill mission, purpose and guidelines.

    Responsibilities

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     

    Essential Functions Statement(s):

  • Analyzes, assesses, implements, and measures systems of effective and timely routing for the movement of goods, including dispatch services. Reviews regularly for adjustments.
  • Creates and implements effective logistical processes to balance cost saving and customer needs.
  • Ensures Goodwill locations and donation sites are served according to the needs of the organization, and are provided excellent customer service.
  • Works collaboratively with other departments in the organization to determine appropriate way to operate the transportation and flow of goods.
  • Creates departmental budget, and monitors expenses.
  • Develops and reviews procedures and recommends policies pertaining to Transportation Recommends changes in procedures and submits them to the Executive VP.
  • Responsible for implementing organizational objectives and initiatives.
  • Assists with recruiting, screening, and selecting department candidates.
  • Sets department goals. Communicates the goal to staff, and motivates them towards achieving it.
  • Provides guidance regarding performance management for employees in the department.
  • Assists in resolving departmental concerns and complaints.
  • Safeguards company property, including donated goods. Reports any incidents of theft or unauthorized possession of company property to appropriate personnel.
  • Promotes safety in the workplace at all times and enforces all safety rules and regulations.
  • Oversees vehicle maintenance program, ensures equipment of all fleet vehicles with first aid, safety kits, and required policies.
  • Assists in reviewing department operations and identifying areas for improved efficiencies, and means of decreasing waste.
  • Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned or directed.
  • Qualifications

    SKILLS & ABILITIES:

     

    Education: Bachelor's Degree (four year college or university) in related field required.

     

    Experience: Minimum eight years of high-level experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

     

    Computer Skills: Must be computer literate. Must be able to use Internet, e-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

     

    Certificates & Licenses: Must have a vehicle, valid CA Driver’s License, and driving record acceptable by Goodwill’s insurance company. Must have current CPR & First Aid Certificate.

     

    Other Requirements: Must have supervisory experience of multiple departments/areas. Logistics experience. Ability to conduct training for a minimum of 150 people. Must have overall knowledge of product flow, planning, and customer service expectations. Must be available to work weekend and evenings.

  • 21 Days Ago

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Transportation Director
  • The Vineyards | California Armenian Home
  • Fresno, CA FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionBuilding on the legacy and vision of our Founders, the California Armenian Home, as a progressively lead non-profit community, is committed to provide a One-of-a-Kind, people-center...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Executive Director
  • Executive Director
  • Madera, CA FULL_TIME
  • The Executive Director (Director) is the chief executive officer of the Madera County Economic Development Commission (MCEDC), a joint powers agency comprised of the County of Madera, the City of Made...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Wellness Director
  • Presidential Transportation
  • Garden, CA FULL_TIME
  • Come Join the team everyone is talking about!!! #Wellness_Director If you are currently an employee, a $100 referral bonus for sharing your amazing work experience with your friend and getting them hi...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Maintenance Director
  • Presidential Transportation
  • Elsinore, CA FULL_TIME
  • Now Hiring: Maintenance Director About Us: We are a reputable nursing home dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our residents. Our facility prides itself on creating a safe, comforta...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Wellness Director
  • Presidential Transportation
  • Temecula, CA FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for a talented, hardworking Wellness Director to support our Assited Living Facility in Temecula, CA. Now Hiring: Wellness Director Temecula CA Why work for us? Caring and compassionate...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Activity and Transportation Director
  • Community Care of Rutherford County
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 901 County Farm Rd, Murfreesboro, TN 37127 General Purpose: Plan, organize, and direct a program of activities, which pr...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Transportation Compliance
  • Airgas, Inc.
  • Broomall, PA
  • This position will be responsible for providing organization direction and guidance on all regulatory compliance matters...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Transportation
  • National Association of Development Organizations
  • Waterloo, IA
  • **Job Listing: Director of Transportation** > > Director of Transportation Iowa Northland Regional Council of Government...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Transportation Director
  • HNTB Corporation
  • Denver, CO
  • Transportation Director Denver , Colorado **What We're Looking For** Responsible for leading the development and executi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Emergency Medical Transportation Director
  • Clinical Management Consultants
  • Cokeville, WY
  • A renowned critical access hospital in Wyoming is seeking an enthusiastic and productive Emergency Medical Transportatio...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Transportation Director
  • City of Asheville, NC
  • Asheville, NC
  • Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location : Asheville, NC Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2023-01078 Department: Transp...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Transportation Director
  • National Association of Development Organizations
  • Cambridge, OH
  • **Job Listing: Transportation Director** > > Transportation Director Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association (OMEGA) *P...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Transportation
  • DSJ Global
  • Long Beach, CA
  • Summary of the Director of Transportation Position: DSJ Global is currently partnered with an Industry Leading Organizat...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area. The state capital is Sacramento. The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions, with 18.7 million and 9.7 million residents respectively. Los Angeles is California's most populous city, and the country's second most populous, after New York City. California also has the nation's most populous county, Los Angeles County, and its largest county by area, S...
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Income Estimation for Transportation Director jobs
$177,313 to $233,834

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Transportation Director in Clarksville, TN
Pasadena’s Department of Transportation is committed to achieving the safe, efficient and convenient movement of people and goods within the city in a variety of modes.
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Transportation Director in Johnstown, PA
A valid Oregon driver's license and access to a private vehicle or equivalent means of transportation will be a condition of employment for all employees whose work duties require, at any time, driving a motor vehicle.
December 09, 2019