Transportation Operations ManagerThe
Transportation Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day transportation activities, ensuring efficient and cost-effective movement of goods. This role focuses on leading a team, optimizing routing and scheduling, maintaining compliance with regulations, and partnering with customers and carriers to drive operational excellence. GEODIS currently operates under a 4 days in office hybrid schedule.
Your role on the team: - Develops, coordinates and manages operational and administrative activities for the efficient operation of the Transportation Department, including implementing strategic plans and providing assistance on rate quotations and contracts
- Analyzes reports and conducts statistical surveys in order evaluate performance and to secure information for recommending appropriate solutions to problems
- Manages transportation personnel including, but not limited to, on-boarding, performance appraisals, coaching and mentoring
- Interprets financial data and uses this to improve profitability and/or find accounting discrepancies
- Achieves the highest levels of customer satisfaction by communicating frequently with customers and following up on customer concerns and requests
- Interacts with all transportation supporting teams and drives resolution on outstanding issues with department leads
Continuous Improvement & Efficiency Optimization:
- Analyze existing transportation processes to identify and prioritize areas for improvement.
- Utilize tools such as process mapping and root cause analysis to propose and implement solutions that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, empowering team members to actively participate and contribute ideas.
- Track, report, and communicate the status and outcomes of continuous improvement initiatives to stakeholders.
Automation & Technology Advancement:
- Lead the identification, scoping, and deployment of RPA and machine learning initiatives to streamline operations and eliminate manual tasks.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously assess new automation opportunities.
- Manage the lifecycle of RPA/automation projects, from proposal through execution and evaluation.
Process Excellence Leadership:
- Chair the Process Excellence (PEX) Committee, driving the adoption of best practices and standardization across regions and business units.
- Lead the migration and documentation of work instructions to digital platforms such as WhatFix.
- Chair the bi-monthly IT Steering Committee meetings by organizing the meetings, note taking, collaboration with the IT teams and reporting out updates as needed.
Change Management:
- Develop and execute change management strategies to support process, technology, and organizational improvements.
- Communicate changes effectively to all stakeholders, providing necessary training and support for adoption.
- Address resistance and drive engagement to ensure successful transitions.
Internal Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to drive alignment and shared ownership of process improvement goals.
- Ensure clear, consistent, and transparent communication across teams and departments.
What you need: (requirements) - Minimum 5 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Travel 10% of the time may be required
- Experience with budgeting and forecasting
- 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
What you gain from joining our team: - Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
- Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment
- Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
- 401k match
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
- Employee discounts
- Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
- Free financial wellness programs
- Daycare discount program
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
- + more!
Join our Team!- Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview!
OR
- Text DELIVER to 88300 to apply!
