Senior Manager of Transportation

Apply directly on our company website : https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3218896/NORTH-TEXAS-FOOD-BANK/Sr-Manager-Transportation

The Senior Manager of Transportation will provide the vision, leadership and management necessary to ensure that the Food Bank’s Transportation department functions efficiently and meets annual and long-term goals. This leader will be responsible for the oversight of all of NTFB’s transportation resources which include approximately twenty-three trucks and various MHE.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain management or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Well-developed numerical and analytical skills
• Proficiency with transportation management systems and dynamic routing systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare strong business cases with supporting data
• Proven change management skills and ability to build and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams
• Thorough understanding of DOT and FMCSA safety regulations
• Extensive knowledge of private fleet maintenance operations, including preventative maintenance schedules and repairs.

Experience:

• Five years of transportation management experience, leading large teams, assessing talent, collaborating cross-functionally and managing performance and career development

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement and advance transportation strategies and processes that improve utilization, effectiveness and efficiency of transportation resources, in accordance with established policies and objectives
• Submit recommendations for transportation policies, procedures and programs to ensure compliance
• Plan and direct vehicle scheduling, allocation, dispatching, and licensing through the use of fleet automation software platforms
• Ensure that the transportation department is supported by and leverages a strong technology infrastructure
• Conduct field surveys to evaluate operations and make recommendations for improvement
• Direct compilation and preparation of statistical surveys to define traffic trends
• Review and analyze reports, such as utilization patterns to secure information for recommended changes
• Direct operation and maintenance of communication systems, review procedures, provide guidance to resolve technical problems, and analyze and recommend cost control measures
• Select and manage outside transportation providers, as needed
• Manage the refueling schedules, costs and fuel vendor relationship to ensure adequate availability of resources and to prevent disruption of transportation services
• Manage and develop an annual departmental operating budget, RFPs and monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with cost objectives
• Lead and manage all transportation projects; design and develop work plans, process improvements and policies
• Maintain fleet and drivers in compliance with DOT regulations
• Coordinate tracking of all relevant information on drivers, such as license status, traffic tickets, accidents and other risk and safety-related data
• Audit compliance of both internal and external SOP’s
• Complete any required training and promote safety initiatives in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), with the ability to implement change
• Develop criteria, application instructions, procedural manuals, and contracts to ensure adherence to all federal and state public transportation programs
• Promote a positive work environment where staff feels engaged, valued, and motivated
• Equitable and timely leadership of performance management and team objectives
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a team of approximately 17 direct reports

The North Texas Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000