Transportation Director jobs in Tennessee
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
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- Presidential Transportation
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Chapel Hill, TN
FULL_TIME
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Transportation Market Sector Director
- S&ME, Inc.
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Chattanooga, 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...
- 23 Days 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...
- 23 Days Ago
Transportation Market Sector Director
- S&ME, Inc.
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Knoxville, 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...
- 24 Days Ago
Transportation Market Sector Director
- S&ME, Inc.
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Memphis, 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...
- 25 Days Ago
Transportation Director jobs at Popular Companies
Transportation Director
- Sysco
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Pewaukee, WI
- Company:US0067 Sysco Houston (Division of USA I) Zip Code:77038 Minimum Level of Education:Bachelors Degree Minimum Year...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Transportation Director
- National Association of Development Organizations
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Cambridge, OH
- **Job Listing: Transportation Director** > > Transportation Director Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association (OMEGA) *P...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Assistant School Transportation Director
- Baldwinsville Central School District
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Baldwinsville, NY
- Baldwinsville Central School District has an opening for the position listed below. Assistant School Transportation Dire...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Transportation
- Goodwill Industries of San Diego County
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Chula Vista, CA
- About Us Are you looking for meaningful work and want to make a difference? Joining the Goodwill team could be a great f...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Transportation Director
- Sysco Northeast Rdc
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Columbia, SC
- Company:US0137 Sysco Columbia, LLC Zip Code:29209 Minimum Level of Education:Bachelors Degree Minimum Years of Experienc...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Transportation Director
- Sysco Northeast Rdc
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Houston, TX
- Company:US0067 Sysco Houston (Division of USA I) Zip Code:77038 Minimum Level of Education:Bachelors Degree Minimum Year...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
- Wilmingtonde
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Wilmington, NC
- **DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION** * Type: Open Competitive * Salary/Pay Rate: M-07 - $76,741 to $123,551 * Posted Date: 02/...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Transportation
- National Association of Development Organizations
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Waterloo, IA
- **Job Listing: Director of Transportation** > > Director of Transportation Iowa Northland Regional Council of Government...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Tennessee
Tennessee borders eight other states: Kentucky and Virginia to the north; North Carolina to the east; Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on the south; Arkansas and Missouri on the Mississippi River to the west. Tennessee is tied with Missouri as the state bordering the most other states. The state is trisected by the Tennessee River.
The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet (2,025 m). Clingmans Dome, which lies on Tennessee's eastern border, is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail, and is the third highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The ...
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Income Estimation for Transportation Director jobs
$149,219 to $196,783
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