Transportation Operations Manager

Salary Range

46k - 52k

Job Summary

We are seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to oversee our daily in-house transportation operations, manage a team of chauffeurs and dispatchers, as well as the company’s fleet of vehicles, and to ensure that our services are provided with exceptional quality, reliability, safety and efficiency. Prior experience in fleet and personnel management, preferably for a luxury transportation service, and complex problem-solving skills are a must.

Duties

• Manages daily in-house operations, a team of chauffeurs and dispatchers, and vehicles including acquisition, financing, and replacement.

• Develops product/service strategy and keeps abreast of new and emerging luxury transportation solutions and trends.

• Develops and manages fleet budget and controls cost, including supporting personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, and facility and equipment needs.

• Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met.

• Creates and enforces transportation-related policies and establishes production and quality control standards.

• Obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.

• Conducts investigations in cooperation with government agencies to determine causes of transportation accidents and to improve safety procedures.

• Monitors vehicle performance and cost and directs activities for maintenance and repair.

• Performs administrative activities associated with the effective management of shop operations, including compiling, storing, and retrieving production data for reports.

• Maintains records related to all company operations as well as compliance with DOT regulations.

• Negotiates contracts with vendors performing maintenance and repairs.

• Plans and implements energy-saving changes, such as reducing routes, optimizing capacities, employing alternate modes of transportation, or minimizing idling.

• Coordinates activities with all other functions of the company to ensure the provision of services with exceptional quality, reliability, safety and efficiency.

• Trains and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Maintains professional business attire.

• Utilizes network of industry players and stakeholders to achieve the company’s objectives.

• Utilizes fleet management software and related products on a computer or mobile as necessary.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in management or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience as a Transportation Operations Manager or in luxury fleet management and coordination, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in personnel and material resource management.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to smoothly coordinate and manage a luxury fleet, including budgeting and development and enforcement of transportation-related policies and services.
• Ability to comply with transportation rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of traffic laws, routes and traffic patterns in the target areas.
• Knowledge of vehicle operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of industry players, solutions and trends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and persuasion skills.
• Excellent monitoring skills and attention to detail.
• Critical thinking, complex problem solving and decision-making.
• Excellent time management.
• Social perceptiveness and teamwork.
• Customer oriented with highly professional demeanor.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Ability to work flexible schedules as needed.
• Reliability and punctuality are a must.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Must consent to and pass a background check.

Job Type: Full-time.

Pay: $24-$27 per hour.

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week.

Benefits: Paid time off.

Schedule:

• Day shift with paid extended hours as needed.
• Monday to Friday.
• Weekends as needed.

Travel requirements:

• Some travel may be required.

Language:

• English (Required).

Location: Arlington, 22202.

Travel requirements: Some travel may be required.

Language:
English (Required).

Location: Arlington, 22202.

Work Location: In person.

If you are a qualified transportation operations manager, with a passion for hospitality and ability to manage the provision of exceptional service to our valued customers, we would love to hear from you.

Successful candidates will be contacted within two weeks of receiving their applications.

*StandOut Communications LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetics, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected statuses.