The Transportation Operations Manager is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining the activities of the Transportation Department for assigned facilities. The position provides leadership to the transportation team and is the liaison between the Company and its customers.

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ABOUT THE TEAM:

At GEODIS, we don’t just move goods through the supply chain, we are passionate about helping you move your career to the next level. As a company, our emphasis on excellence has made us a global supply chain leader, committed to helping clients overcome their logistical constraints. We could not do this without our people, our GEODIANS, and a culture of transparency, inclusion, trust, and respect.

No matter what position you’re in or where you’re located across our 160+ locations in the United States, you’ll find yourself contributing to the success of some of the biggest brands in the world, all while you Keep Rising in your career.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The points below highlight the Transportation Operations Manager duties:

· Develops, coordinates, and manages operational and administrative activities for Transportation Department

• Develops a strategic plan for the direction of the assigned division for the future

• Develops policies, programs, and procedures for efficient operation of the transportation systems and terminal operations

• Directs compilations and issuance of timetables and statistical surveys

• Conducts surveys to evaluate the performance of operations and recommends changes

• Reviews and analyzes reports such as revenue, performance records, and seat occupancy patterns to secure information for recommended changes

• Monitors accounts receivable and delinquent accounts to minimize bad debt write-offs and improve collections

• Organizes and participates in meetings with staff members to determine objectives

• Manages transportation personnel including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, and staffing

Recommends appropriate solutions to problems

• Provides “spot rate” quotations based on established pricing and profitability guidelines

• Assists sales with rate quotations and transportation contracts as needed

• Ensures all equipment is licensed and permitted and the proper documentation is available upon request by the Department of Transportation

• Investigates all truck-related accidents/incidents to ensure timely processing of the claim

• Other duties as required and assigned

What projects will you work on in this role?

• You will Develop a strategic plan for the direction of the assigned division for the future. You will develop policies, programs, and procedures for the efficient operation of the transportation system and terminal operations. You will direct compilations and issuance of timetables and statistical surveys. You will also conduct surveys to evaluate the performance of operations and recommends changes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university

• Minimum 4 to 7 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• PC literate to include Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Ability to read and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and co-workers

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Outlook

BENEFITS:

We are committed to developing and retaining the best talent in the business and providing benefits that support the success of our GEODIANS.

× Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment

× 401k match

× Employee discounts

× Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app

× Paid maternity and paternity leave

× Free financial wellness programs

× Daycare discount program

× Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health

× Hybrid and flexible workplace – our teammates work from home at least a couple of days a week.

× Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community

× Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs

× + more!

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Next steps:

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[1]The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

[2] Job Duties as documented in this job description are considered “Essential Functions” and have been created by the standards of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) require that employees be able to perform “Essential Functions” of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the “Essential Functions”.