Transportation Operations Manager
Job Field: Travel / Transportation
Location: Texas
JOB SUMMARY:
The Transportation Operations Manager is responsible for, but is not limited to, direct management of fleet drivers, optimization of store delivery service, routing and assigning drivers, cost management, transportation function administration and regulatory compliance managementSupports strategic leadership and management within the Transportation department. Monitors and executes strategies that support cost/service and continuous improvements. Supports the development and implementation of operating standards, metrics, processes and practices that align with company objectives. Provides recommendations to DC Director on transportation innovations that will improve performance. Monitors, analyzes, and provides feedback on key performance indicators to meet or exceed service performance measurements. Assists with development of annual transportation budget. Improves cost and service performance through Logistics activities that include all aspects of managing a local private fleet. Monitors/controls costs, oversees transportation planning, order processing, and delivery execution. Monitors daily dispatch operations including driver/truck and trailer assignments, driver payroll and driver productivity. Monitors drivers on compliance of on-board computer (OBC) training and usage.. Ensures completion of accident processing, claims, investigation, and corporate reporting. Participates in driver safety meetings. Ensures operational compliance with transportation function, logistics planning, order processing and customer service standards, policies and procedures. Provides support on interpretations and business process solutions to ensure regulatory and legal compliance on all Federal, state, and local rules/regulations and laws.. Supervises, mentors and assists drivers and transportation support personnel.
Job Function: Supply Chain Management