Transportation Manager

Akima, LLC•Lusby, MD

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Manager serves as principal advisor to the Project Manager in matters related to monitoring, controlling, and coordinating movement of personnel, equipment, and cargo by air, rail, highway, and water. This role leads a team of approximately 90 teammates to safely and compliantly accomplish the Army’s mission via transportation motor pool and dispatching, material movement shipments, rail and yard operations, terminal warehouse operations Freight Services of the division and ensures compliance with applicable regulations. The Transportation Manager determines the most efficient mode of transport that accomplishes AFO's mission requirements at Ft. Sill, as well as creating superior client experience. Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is a federal facilities contractor and an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). AFO supports its shareholder communities in Alaska by providing support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs. As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity.

Requirements

Documented seven (7) years of accomplished leadership delivering results in service-oriented environments.
Bachelor’s degree.
Proficiency in business systems (e.g., Army systems or comparable).
Proficiency in MS Office software (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
U.S. citizen.
Ability to receive a favorable Secret Clearance, obtain and maintain a CAC.
Applicant must possess a REAL ID-compliant, state-issued driver’s license.
Physical requirements include (but are not limited to the ability to lift 40lb, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

Continued education in relevant disciplines (e.g., leadership, management, logistics, business, business systems, organizational development, operational excellence, performance management, etc.).
10 years of accomplished leadership in relevant fields (e.g., military, logistics, or transportation).
10 years of a proven track record in the following is highly valued: Accomplished leadership, internally driven.
Strong organizational development.
Workforce development and optimization.
Building high-performing teams.
Operational excellence.
Goal alignment and exceeding requirements.
Cross-functional collaboration.
Safe operations and compliant services.
Culture transformation.
Technical acumen, implementing technology.
Shaping the future.
Building effective relationships and stakeholder engagement.
Empowering teams.
Critical thinking.
Modeling personal excellence and accountability.
Mission oriented framework; results oriented, people always.
Data-driven decision making.
Effecting training programs.
A learning disposition, continuing education and personal development.
Courage to confront difficult problems and drive effective solutions.
Discretion with sensitive information.
Integrity in all actions, truthful and respectful in interactions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow military administrative protocols.
Successful completion of relevant Army training (or other branch equivalent).
Knowledge of military forms, shipment documentation, or transportation processes is highly desirable.
Experience in similar transportation/logistics environments preferred.
Familiarity with military documentation, workflows, and chain of command.
Working knowledge of applicable Army Regulations and guidelines: Compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations.
DRT 4500.9R Vol. II, Cargo Movements.
Safety compliance with General Code of Operating Rules (GCOP).
Fort Sill Supplement 1 to AR 190-5, Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision.
Fort Sill Regulation 385-10, Safety Regulation.
AR 56-3, Management of Army Rail Equipment FM 4-01 (FM 55-1), Army Transport Operations.
ATP 4.14 Expeditionary Railway Center Operations.
Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
OHSA and DOD safety polices.
AR 5-9 Areas of Responsibilities.
AR 58-1 and the Fort Sill Supplement 1 – Management, Acquisition and use of Motor Vehicles.
GCSS Army Dispatch System.
GSA Fleet Customer Leasing Guide.
AR 600-55 The Army Driver and Operator Standardization Program (Selection, Training, Testing and Licensing).
AR 190-13 The Army Physical Security Program.

Responsibilities

Commitment to achieving 100% mission readiness standards in support of the Army and the Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) at Fort Sill, ensuring all transportation operations align with contract performance metrics.
Consistently deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality transportation services, contributing to zero reportable safety incidents and directly enhancing the operational effectiveness and well-being of U.S. Soldiers.
Exemplify, and put into practice, high competence in applicable leadership skills, Army logistics domain relevant expertise, and commitment to excellence.
Cast vision, translate to goals and objectives, lead effectively, allocate resources, establish priorities, exceed mission objectives, create superior customer experiences, and always deliver on commitments.
Attract, build, retain, reward high performing teams.
Assigns and monitors tasks to supervisory and operating personnel.
Create a collaborative, coaching, and mentoring culture with other leaders.
Plans, develops, and implements internal procedures, methods, and techniques for determining the appropriate mode of transportation of personnel and freight as related to the organization's responsibilities and requirements.
Administers, participates in, and monitors the performance of all subordinates involved in the procurement of common carrier and other transportation services by rail, motor, air, and miscellaneous means.
Directs the flow of work; observes performance and resolves difficulties pertaining to inadequate response to movement requirements and transportation requests.
Maintains close liaison with the installation units and commercial carriers serving the activity.
Forecasts requirements for specialized training courses, job related meetings and conferences and schedules attendance.
Ensures the preparation of all documentation and obtain the Branch Chief’s or COR’s approval/signature prior to furnishing any services that obligate Government funds. Coordinate and verify contents of documents of services performed by commercial vendors are correct.
Ensures compliance with all transportation laws and regulations. Renders technical assistance on material movements based on a technical knowledge of commercial classifications guides, tariffs, demurrage rules, equipment registers and carrier rating directories.
Is responsible for the vehicle maintenance and lease programs. Ensures that vehicles and equipment report to the TMP and/or maintenance for inspection and repair.
Furnishes statistical information on prospective volume traffic with possibility of lower freight rates by interested carriers.
Exercises management control over transportation and movement documents, in-transit data documents and movement reports.
Assures conformity with packing, crating, marking and storage provisions, weight limitations and carrier tariff requirements.
Advises on matters pertaining to movement of traffic including outsize and hazardous cargo.
Pursues recommendations for improvements to the overall operation and research cost reduction measures without degradation of services to the customer.
Other duties as assigned.