Transportation Manager manages and coordinates the daily operations of a transportation network including safety, compliance, equipment, and staff. Implements operational policies and procedures to ensure safety and efficiency in all transportation activities. Being a Transportation Manager monitors transportation costs, service level agreements, and performance metrics to identify and resolve problems and achieve efficiencies. Partners with internal and external stakeholders to meet forecasted capacity needs. Additionally, Transportation Manager manages relations with transportation providers to ensure the achievement of required service levels. Requires a bachelor's degree in logistics, transportation, supply chain management, or equivalent. Typically reports to a director. The Transportation Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Transportation Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Summary: Under general direction, manages and directs the day-to-day administration and scheduling for work order requests for vehicles for Pyramid Healthcare. Responsible for optimizing the reloadable bulk transportation network nationwide via communication with terminals, local dispatchers and third party logistics providers. Manage the Central Scheduling team members by establishing key performance metrics and ensure that each scheduler has covered all admissions and discharge planned all drivers within their assigned region.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Work requires strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to maintain accurate bookkeeping and budget records, and proficiency with computer.
2. Work requires Supervisor will fulfill various supervisory roles such as scheduling, issuing discipline, recommending hiring and recommend approval of vacation and time off requests. Expected competencies include dependability, being action-oriented (pro-active), able to develop the skills of the Transportation Supervisors
3. Work Respond to and resolves customer complaints, including immediate problem-solving, coordinating response with appropriate dispatch personal. (Internal/External)
4. Work requires Monitor trip and dispatch logs and vehicle monitoring software for conformance with schedules and direct preparation and retention of dispatch and vehicle operations records and reports.
5. Work requires problem-solving skills sufficient to effectively coordinate, schedule, and supervise trades and services within established policies, practices, and standards; provide prompt coordination of response to emergencies; and exercise good judgment on daily work processes and department administration.
6. Work requires conducting weekly meetings to inform staff of new procedures and other company-wide information.
7. Work Collaborate with dispatch and admissions personnel to ensure information is accurate and comprehensive for the day-to-day operations. Weekly meeting with Dispatch/Admissions to address transportation supervisors and driver issues.
8. Work requires apply sound communication and motivational techniques, supervise, counsel, and discipline subordinates
9. Must be able to travel 25-50% of the time to various locations.
Total Rewards:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition Programs
Referral Bonus opportunities
And More!
Pyramid CORE Values:
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent and ethical when dealing with clients, staff and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.
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