Transportation Director jobs in Nashville, TN
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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Transportation Director
- Sysco
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Nashville, TN
FULL_TIME
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JOB SUMMARYThis is an Operations position responsible for directing the activities associated with Delivery. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, strategic overview and implementation of projects, expense and revenue management, compliance with government regulations, management and direction to delivery staff and safety and security of the delivery department.RESPONSIBILITIES
- Direct the daily work and safety of Delivery supervisors, routing personnel and other associates.
- Ensure that management staff is effectively managing the day to day delivery activities, including but not limited to Delivery Associate adherence to standard operating procedures, adherence to planned routes, and providing safe and efficient customer service.
- Assure Delivery Associate compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e. DOT, OSHA, etc.) and ensure that electronic logs are kept current and accurate.
- Direct labor hours, travel, fuel, and consumable supplies within budget, maximizing time and cost efficiencies.
- Prepare work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed.
- Oversee the proper selection, purchase, and utilization of company assets in support of the Delivery department.
- Coordinate required repairs with proper departments as necessary.
- Observe the effectiveness of daily routing activities to ensure all established Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Sales/customer satisfaction goals are met.
- Prepare budget, profit plans, and capital requests as required.
- Evaluate metrics and adjust activities to meet or exceed performance expectations.
- Suggest efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assist with the implementation of delivery changes.
- Monitor the utilization of delivery services by reviewing the coordination of backhaul functions and other routing/scheduling activities to increase the profitability of all delivery services.
- Communicate with Sales Management and Marketing Associates to collaboratively resolve any customer or delivery opportunities or issues.
- Visit customer locations and meet with customers to address issues and assess delivery difficulty.
- Establish the use and updating of productivity and routing software systems.
- Preserve associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings.
- maintain on-going interaction.
- Keep open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures.
- Monitor associate morale.
- Submit and respond to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement.
- Interpret, train and consistently enforce company policies and procedures.
- Coordinate efforts with the Safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, up-dating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes and routine safety inspections.
- Make recommendations for disciplinary action and/or behavior modification where required.
- Execute management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.
- Perform the duties of the associates supervised, and perform other related duties as needed (as qualified).
QUALIFICATIONSREQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:- Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and related experience
- 7 years professional experience with demonstrated levels of management experience (with at least 3 years in operational management experience) required
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations- Valid Class A Commercial Driver License meeting company standards.
- Complete a Sysco approved defensive driving program.
- HazMat and Doubles Certification.
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver License meeting Company standards preferred
Professional Skills- Ability to read, comprehends, write and speak English.
- Able to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Capable of writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Can add, subtracts, multiply, and divides into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Demonstrate knowledge of spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs.
- Must have excellent computer skills.
- Working knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
- Successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings.
- Apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner.
- Able to work with peers and associates from other departments, operating companies, and Corporate proactively and constructively.
- Work in a disciplined manner and capable of following established procedures, practices and comply with local, state and federal regulations.
- Manage the pressures and stress associated with a deadline-oriented atmosphere and customer service issues.
- Demonstrates skill in making independent decisions in support of company policies and procedures on time.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.- Regularly required to talk or hear.
- Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance.
- Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, push/pull up to 350 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - 1 Month Ago
ADON Assistant Director of Nursing
- Presidential Transportation
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Chapel Hill, TN
FULL_TIME
- Beautifully renovated Nursing Home is now hiring: ADON Assistant Director of Nursing Rates too high to mention! Do you want to join a team that is all the rave!!! Apply today with confidence! NOW HIRI...
- 1 Month Ago
Transportation Market Sector Director
- S&ME, Inc.
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Nashville, TN
FULL_TIME
- Position: CEI Transportation Market Sector Director Requisition Number: 2023-2920-01 Do you have extensive experience in the transportation and construction engineering and inspection (CEI) industry a...
- 16 Days Ago
Transportation Director (FT)
- Sysco
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Nashville, TN
FULL_TIME
- JOB SUMMARYThis is an Operations position responsible for directing the activities associated with Delivery. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, strategic overview and implementation of p...
- 22 Days Ago
CEI Transportation Market Sector Director
- S&ME, Inc.
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Nashville, TN
FULL_TIME
- Position: CEI Transportation Market Sector Director Requisition Number: 2023-2920-01 Do you have extensive experience in the transportation and construction engineering and inspection (CEI) industry a...
- 15 Days Ago
Director of Operations - Civil Engineering (Transportation Infrastructure)
- RennickBarrett Recruiting, INC
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Franklin, TN
FULL_TIME
- We are seeking a Director of Operations. We are a leader in providing planning, environmental, design, construction engineering and inspection, and right-of-way services for surface transportation, ra...
- 8 Days Ago
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Quality Manager
- HCA
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Nashville, TN
- Introduction Are you ready to manage in a new era as a Quality Manager where building a healthier tomorrow is more than ...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Event Steward (Part-time)
- Nashville Symphony
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Nashville, TN
- Company Description The Nashville Symphony inspires, entertains, educates and serves through musical performance, innova...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Hospice Aide (CNA)-FT Days 7a-7p Murfreesboro Inpatient Unit $2,000 Sign on Bonus
- Alive Hospice, Inc.
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Nashville, TN
- Apply Description Job Type Full-time Hospice Aide (CNA) - FT Days 7a-7p - Nashville Inpatient Unit Schedule - 7 a.m. - 7...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Sales Manager - Heavy Haul
- Total Quality Logistics, Inc.
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Nashville, TN
- About the role: TQL is looking for an established logistics sales leader, who has a history of success leading a team in...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
CDL Athletic Department Bus Driver
- Valor Collegiate
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Nashville, TN
- **Description** **OVERVIEW** Valor Collegiate Academies is seeking a passionate **Athletic Department Bus Driver** who i...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Pediatrics
- HCA
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Nashville, TN
- This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Managers thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nation's leading...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Medical Records Specialist
- HCA
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Nashville, TN
- Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Medical Records Specialist you want with your current employe...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Sales
- Bobby Hotel
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Nashville, TN
- OVERVIEW: As the Director of Sales, you are responsible for coordinating and participating in the direct sales effort in...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Tennessee. The city is the county seat of Davidson County and is located on the Cumberland River. The city's population ranks 24th in the U.S. According to 2017 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, the total consolidated city-county population stood at 691,243. The "balance" population, which excludes semi-independent municipalities within Davidson County, was 667,560 in 2017.
Located in northern Middle Tennessee, Nashville is the main core of the largest metropolitan area in Tennessee. The 2017 population of the entire 14-...
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Income Estimation for Transportation Director jobs
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Nashville, Tennessee area prices
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