Transportation Supervisor Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

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Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US?

As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good. We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference. The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

As a Service Delivery Transportation Supervisor, you will dispatch Red Cross Volunteers and/or employee drivers for blood pick-up and delivery to multiple regions. You will coordinate various transportation-related services including scheduling, routing, and ensuring the safe operation of all vehicles. You will perform complex administrative duties to ensure the efficient and cost-effective integrated logistics operation of transportation within the Division. Provide support to the daily operations in the functional area of Transportation.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for the supervision and coordination of scheduled deliveries and shuttles including empty box pickups utilizing vendors/volunteers and ARC paid couriers based on the most economical and cost-effective means. Coordinate pickups of collected products (time-sensitive and non-time sensitive) from mobiles, fixed sites and staging sites utilizing the most economical and cost-effective means. Responsible for volunteer/staff training and certification of competency. Help in onboarding of new volunteer/staff. Prepare work schedules and ensure appropriate coverage for assigned shift. Supervise all work processes and ensure work is performed accurately and efficiently. Make proactive adjustments to routes on an as needed basis due to inclement weather, major traffic issues, and special events, etc. Monitor volunteer engagement and work with Volunteer Services to increase volunteer recruitment. Participate in planning of local recognition events. Interact with customers to provide updates on deliveries. Monitor Connect and the Transportation Management System (TMS) to provide tracking of shipments to customers. Perform invoice monitoring, reconciliation, and timely payment of all bills. Maintain good communication and follow up with the Vendor. Work with service delivery management group and contracting as needed. Evaluate and ensure the proper vehicle needs are being met for the site and coordinate the request with the Fleet Coordinator. Work with Fleet for vehicle needs. On-call may be required.

Standard Schedule:

2nd shift Monday-Friday with the expectation that you will cover other shifts as needed, including weekends.

Pay Information:

$73,000 – $85,000 DOE

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. 1 year of lead or supervisory experience. A valid driver’s license and clean DMV record is required. Must have basic computer, reading, and communication skills. Previous experience with messenger service or trucking company is desirable. Must have effective communication and customer service skills and the ability to interact with diverse customers (internal and external) is required. Ability to work on a team and independently.

Travel:

May be required if the position is multi regional The combination of a candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted). The aforementioned responsibilities of the position describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE

(Any information you and the hiring manager discuss that is preferred for this role) Bachelor’s degree is a plus Knowledge of blood products, supplies,

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn. Medical, Dental Vision plans Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts PTO + Holidays 401K with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave Employee Assistance Disability and Insurance:

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