Transportation Manager

Goodwill of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

60d

About The Position

The Transportation Manager supervises transportation of donated goods to and from stores, DX locations, and Hubs. The role monitors truck schedules; oversees maintenance of transportation fleet and service vehicles, warehouse equipment, and salvage equipment; and ensures compliance with Department of Transportation, OSHA, and CARF requirements. The manager also oversees department staffing, employee performance, training, safety, cost control, and continuous improvement. This position has supervisory responsibilities, including supervision of subordinate supervisors, and purchasing authority at the Managers/Coordinators level. The position is based at The Hub Taft in Orlando, Florida. It is listed as full-time, management-level work with a high school education level. The role requires a valid Florida driver’s license, a clean driving record, current private auto insurance, and a valid Class A CDL. A Doubles Endorsement (T) is highly preferred.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
At least four years of logistics experience.
At least three years of supervisory experience.
Valid Florida driver’s license, clean driving record, and current private auto insurance policy.
Valid Class A CDL.
Knowledge of warehouse layout, material handling, transportation scheduling, salvage operations, textiles, and hard-goods production.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Knowledge of production, inventory, and quality control, and ability to compile and analyze data for reporting systems.
Knowledge of management and accounting techniques.
Ability to work independently with minimal instruction or direction.
Ability to solve department problems and recommend improvements.
Ability to maintain a proper and professional attitude when dealing with customers, clients, and coworkers.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Knowledge and understanding of Global Positioning Satellite (GPS).
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions from groups.
Ability to solve practical problems involving concrete variables and limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to stand and sit for long periods.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors with exposure to weather, dust, dirt, electricity, noise, fumes, and chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Working experience with people who have disabilities and/or previous Goodwill experience.
Doubles Endorsement (T).

Responsibilities

Maintain records demonstrating compliance with Department of Transportation, OSHA, and CARF standards and requirements.
Work with Retail Management and staff to improve operational and performance metrics, and recommend and coordinate transportation and logistics cost-reduction projects.
Participate in industry and professional networks to stay informed about social, economic, and industry trends that may affect the organization.
Design and maintain the transportation department’s staffing and organizational structure; recruit, employ, supervise, and evaluate staff.
Direct management-development and safety training.
Manage transportation employee performance, emphasizing productivity, efficiency, and delivery service; write performance evaluations for CDL and non-CDL driver employees at Hubs.
Identify and implement continuous-improvement and customer-satisfaction opportunities.
Schedule, supervise, and coordinate the handling, shipping, and storage of donated goods in accordance with established policy.
Schedule and coordinate pickup and delivery of external donations, including donations from hotels, cruise lines, and local businesses.
Monitor truck schedules to support timely and efficient delivery of products and materials.
Schedule and monitor department hours to ensure cost-effective operations.
Manage safe operation and maintenance of assigned vehicles, warehouse equipment, and salvage equipment.
Ensure good housekeeping, security, and safety practices in related areas.
Maintain a well-groomed appearance and follow the dress code, including wearing a name badge.
Source products and services to maintain operational capability and reduce costs.
Create reports requested by the Director of Logistics and Aftermarket.
Provide interdepartmental training.
Procure bids for maintenance, equipment, and miscellaneous purchases for the warehouse, salvage, fleet, and service vehicles within transportation.
Perform at least three check rides monthly and provide feedback to the direct manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.