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Operations Manager - Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics)
Posted 10 days ago
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Do you have a proven record of leadership excellence and a history of leading teams to consistently exceed established goals in dynamic operational environments?
Do you have a proven ability to recruit, train, develop, communicate with and retain team members?
Do you have a demonstrated ability to develop forward looking plans and turn those plans into successful execution?
Do you have a proven ability to effectively manage financial resources?
Penske Logistics is seeking a proven leader with relevant experience and skills to join our team of transportation and logistics professionals. We are seeking a candidate to supervise drivers at one of our locations.
The Operations Manager provides leadership to leading staff to ensure customer requirements are achieved while meeting our Penske goals and objectives.
**Position Summary:**
Lead teams in a dynamic operational environment, to consistently exceed established goals, demonstrate a commitment to customers and a dedication to excellence and innovation. Develop forward looking plans and turn those plans into successful execution. Effectively manage resources to achieve operational excellence and meet or exceed the site financial operating plan. Implement and maintain an incident free safety culture at the operation.
**Schedule** : Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Hours may vary depending on business needs)
**Salary** : $ 66,900 - 90,300 - Position is bonus eligible up to 30% of the base salary
**Major Responsibilities:**
**People**
- Establish and sustain that all supervisors and associates are trained and competent and understand how their work relates to the customers' business objectives
- Establish and sustain that we recruit, hire, train, develop and retain quality associates.
- Establish and sustain effective, two-way communication that informs and motivates as well as recognizes excellence among team members
- Establish and sustain strong and effective relationships with associates, the customer, and supporting departments
**Operations**
- Meet or exceed all customer key performance metrics and objectives
- Interact daily with local customer to ensure existing and emerging customer needs are understood
- Lead team to identify operational improvements in areas such as route optimization, carrier selection, backhauls, and trailer loading
- Collaborate with other Penske sites to share best practices, leverage resources/assets, etc.
**Finance**
- Develop and execute annual financial and operating plan
- Lead the operation with integrity to meet or exceed the Business Plan targets
- Identify issues with the operating metrics and P&L and make required adjustments in a timely manner
- Ensure customer billings and associate payroll are prepared timely and accurately, the payables and intercompany charges are valid and correct, and all other activities are accurately reflected in the P&L.
**Safety**
- Lead a culture of safety through personal example
- Develop, execute, and assess continuous improvement plan to reduce accident and injury frequency
- Ensure each associate understands their individual role and responsibilities, as well as the group's role and responsibilities required to achieve and maintain a safe work place
- Proactively identify and correct unsafe conditions, work processes, and behaviors
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, company policies and procedures
- Coach through safety observations
**Growth/Customer Experience**
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and challenge the status quo
- Execute a process to track and record value delivered to the customer
- Identify and seize profitable business opportunities for the customer and Penske
- Utilize available metrics to monitor and maximize customer efficiencies and achieve cost savings.
**Fleet/Assets**
- Lead effort to improve fleet/equipment utilization, maintenance availability and fuel efficiency
- Contribute to equipment specification at time of start-up and renewal
- Build a strong working relationship with local PTL district and other equipment vendors
- Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor
**Qualifications:**
- 4 - 6 years related functional experience.
- 3+ years managerial or supervisory experience with DOT regulated positions required
- High School degree or equivalent required
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint required
- Must have ability to connect and build rapport and relationships with associates and external customers at all levels
- Must have ability to work efficiently with time management and organizational skills with follow-up and follow through
- Ability to manage through a problem and think and make decisions independently
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute annual financial operating plan
- Ability to drive process improvement and lead change
- Must demonstrate ownership & responsibility for running the operation with a sense of urgency
- Strong written/oral communication including the ability to present in front of others, and demonstrate active listening skills are required
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
- Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required.
**Physical Requirements:**
- The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
**About Penske Logistics**
Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.
Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain
Job Family: Operations
Address: 9611 Telge Rd.
Primary Location: US-TX-Houston
Employer: Penske Logistics LLC
Req ID: 2507421
Transportation Coordinator
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We are looking to hire an exceptionally passionate, multitasking and detail-oriented individual that is self-motivated and experienced in supporting a transportation team with daily administrative tasks.
What Will Your Job Involve?
- Maintain inter-departmental communication between our plant operations, sales, and field operations teams
- Using Nextraq, logs and other documents, track and monitor driver activity. i.e. excessive stop times, excessive idling, excessive speeding, etc.
- Work with administration and production staff to ensure accurate and efficient creation of manifest
- Co-ordinate scheduled vehicle servicing and rectification of equipment issues to improve vehicle performance as required
- Conduct regular vehicle inspections to ensure compliance with roadworthiness, vehicle cleanliness and appropriate driver operation
- Prepare and print memorandums for effective driver communication
- Analyze route efficiencies to ensure optimum cost savings achieved
- Responsible for ensuring driver compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation and rectifies any non-conformance or matters of concern regarding Health and Safety matters
- Ensure minimal errors are made and high quality of customer service delivered
- Responsible for the quality assurance of smart containers being unloaded and loaded into trucks pre and post trip
- Ensure accuracy of orders: must review all load sheets and ensure quantities are correct prior to shipping in accordance to customer requirements.
- Assist in implementing new processes, procedures, and guidelines to ensure quality and cost control
- Support projects related to the improvement of logistics processes
- Monitor commercial drivers' Hours of Service and maintain DOT compliance
- Monitor and answer daily emails with vendors and customers
- Assisting the Transportation Supervisor with any projects and tasks needed
Requirements:
- 2+ years' experience of Transportation Support and/or dispatch experience
- Box truck driving experience required
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Good understanding of transportation/logistics practices and procedures
- Knowledge of best practices for customer needs assessments, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
- Willingness to be a strong team player and contribute to a positive work environment
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
We are a healthcare service company providing safety systems and medical waste collection for hospitals, medical centers, surgical centers, nursing homes and an array of customers within the healthcare setting. Our focus is delivering quality and safety-focused medical waste management services that reduce needlestick injuries, positively impact infection control and reduce environmental burden. As a service to our customers we dispose and treat medical waste on site at our treatment facilities across the U.S.
Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Transportation Specialist
Posted 4 days ago
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The pay for this position is $20.50/hr
We are Wayfair; we deliver a best-in-class customer experience in the furniture and home space because of people like you, who are driven, determined, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. In order to maintain our high level of delivery standards and meet our customer’s needs, the Wayfair Distribution team plays a key role in improving customer satisfaction and driving repeat business. We’ve been busy building a best-in-class logistics network that allows us to delight customers by speeding up deliveries, adding services, and reducing damage using our own physical, asset-based warehouses. We are looking for talented hard-working individuals to join our growing team – your professional home awaits you at Wayfair!
Transportation/Routing Specialists are responsible for inventory fidelity and back-end warehouse support. Transportation Specialists ensure that POs are in their proper inventory states, leading to streamlined scheduling and delivery. Transportation Specialists are also responsible for reconciling exceptions, reverse logistics, and driver paperwork.
Shift
- Sunday - Thursday 6:00am - 2:30pm
Benefits (Start Day 1!)
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Referral bonuses
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Overtime hours & pay
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401(k) with company match with company match
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Wayfair company discount
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Benefits start day one
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Growth opportunities (Conversions, Promotions, and more!)
What You'll Do
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Use Wayfair inventory systems and tools to ensure "perfect" orders run smoothly from receipt at the terminal to dispatching for delivery
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Identify exceptions such as damage, short shipments, mis shipments, overweight/oversized cartons, etc., and reconcile these issues, engaging Customer Service and other partner teams as needed
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Inventory freight returning after a missed or refused delivery, escalating reports of missing freight to terminal leadership
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Set up schedules for outgoing freight (returns, liquidation, donation, disposal) and maintain relationships with reverse logistics carriers
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Print any necessary paperwork for delivery teams, correcting any errors
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Write and distribute an "end of shift" report to all terminal staff and any necessary partner teams
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Provide feedback on processes and tools
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Support Customer Service and other partner teams in efforts to maintain high customer satisfaction
What You'll Need
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2+ years of relevant experience in a similar role
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Ability to lift 75+ lbs to assist the warehouse team as needed
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Strong written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer-centric approach
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Ability to multitask and navigate through various systems and tools
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Well organized and detail oriented
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Comfort with Microsoft Office and learning new technologies
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Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and driving solutions
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Experienced in Logistics or Transportation
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BA/BS preferred
Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities
Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form ( .
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About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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Transportation Designer
Posted 25 days ago
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Your future begins here! BGE, Inc is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including personal-time allowances, dependent care, and flexible Fridays.
In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence.
Job Responsibilities
- Performs non-routine and complex assignments from verbal instructions and under minimal supervision
- Utilizes advanced CAD skills to visualize and portray complex designs
- Provide project design for various types of land development and other projects with minimum direction from the Project Manager and Project Engineer
- Create Plan and Profile Drawings
- Prepare full sets of final construction plans
- Prepare cost and quantity estimates
- Works closely with design engineers and Project Managers to complete project plans and details
- Reviews work performed by CAD Technicians I and II before submitting to Project Engineer
- 8 years of computer drafting experience utilizing Autodesk Civil 3D with strong working knowledge of CAD manual drafting techniques and standards
- Grading and drainage plan preparation experience required
- Technical degree or certification in CAD is preferred
- Strong knowledge of construction plan preparation forresidential land development and/or commercial site development, including determining drawing sequence, details and presentation
- Understanding of site construction standard practices
- GIS experience is a plus
- Knowledge of utility plan design and utility plan preparation
- Strong attention to detail with exceptional thoroughness for plan design
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Ability to manage, mentor and train more junior level team members
- 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
- Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
- 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
- Personal Time Allowances
- 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
- "Unlimited" Sick Days.
- Mentorship Program - Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals.
- Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family
BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Transportation Supervisor
Posted 4 days ago
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**Job Description**
We currently have an opening for a **Transportation Supervisor** to be located in our **Houston, TX** location. The Transport Supervisor is a key member responsible for building and maintaining carrier relationships and ensuring the achievement of performance targets for the Transport team.
**Pay Range** : $98,365 - $117,317. This role is eligible for an annual bonus.
**Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:**
- Manage tanker operations and standardize processes for tankering in the Central Region.
- Will work closely with Northeast Loadcenter & Uber Freight to resolve any carrier, customer and or CSR related issues as well as assisting on all related transportation matters.
- Manage core carrier group, including private fleet, to ensure all carriers maintain a 98% service level, make sure carriers adhere to the dock schedule, ensure core carriers are within standard in all lanes
- Be accountable for actual freight cost vs budget and carrier routing compliance.
- Meet with current/prospective carriers re: service or compliance issues or changing needs.
- Evaluate prospective carriers and possible addition to the core carrier group.
- Analyze and report on logistic deductions and accessorial and facilitate recommendation for reclamation.
- Oversee carrier compliance to Primo Brands and federal and state standards.
- Facilitate the development of new processes within the transportation department and communicate and train employees as needed.
- Monitors exception website for analysis of service level report and accurate reporting.
- Participates in customer visits and assists with customer communications.
- Partners with Planning, Logistics and Customer Service to ensure customer orders and needs are met according to plan.
- Lead, coach and develop transport employees for future and current business needs.
- Complete, update and run various reports to monitor metrics and opportunities.
- Fill out peer and employee evaluations, and meet with employees to discuss results.
- Runs daily, weekly and monthly KPI Reports, updates shared files.
**Qualifications**
**Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain or other relevant field.
- 5 or more years' experience in transportation, including 2 or more years managing carrier relationships and rates.
- Prior experience in the consumer goods industry desired, food or beverage preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Transport Systems (Uber Transportation Management System).
- Knowledge of safety processes and guidelines related to transportation - Strong computer skills with knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
- Experienced analysis capabilities utilizing Excel and Access.
- Strong negotiating and influencing skills with the ability to reach win-win solutions with internal and external partners.
- Demonstrated success leading, motivating and coaching individuals and teams.
- Safety focus.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with a strong ability to build relationships.
- Demonstrated success in project management, problem solving, continuous improvement and achieving metrics.
- Excellent follow-up skills with a customer focused approach - Strong work ethic with the ability to travel up to 25% regionally and nationally for vendor, customer and internal meetings.
- Knowledge of safety processes and guidelines related to transportation (DOT).
**Salary Range Disclaimer:**
The salary range provided for this position is an approximation based on market research, internal compensation data and the candidate's qualifications and experience. Final salary offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other components of the compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, will also be considered. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process.
Primo Brands' established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.
Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at Primo Brands Human Resources ( )
Transportation Supervisor
Posted 7 days ago
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This is an Operations position responsible for supervising the activities associated with Delivery. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, management and direction to delivery staff, compliance with government regulations and safety and security of the delivery department.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Supervises the daily work and safety of Delivery Associates, including adherence to standard operating procedures, adherence to planned routes, and providing safe and efficient customer service.
+ Ensures Delivery Associate compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e. DOT, OSHA, etc.) and ensures that electronic logs are kept current and accurate.
+ Manages labor hours and consumable supplies within budget.
+ Prepares work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed.
+ Oversees the proper selection utilization of company assets in support of the Delivery department.
+ Organizes required repairs with proper departments as necessary.
+ Reviews delivery functions and productivity reporting.
+ Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with implementation of delivery changes.
+ Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies, protocols and procedures including but not limited to food safety, DOT, record keeping, etc.
+ Communicates with Sales Management and Marketing Associates to collaboratively resolve any customer or delivery opportunities or issues.
+ Visits customer locations and meets with customers to address issues and assess delivery difficulty.
+ Preserves associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings.
+ Maintains on-going interaction.
+ Keeps open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures.
+ Monitors associate morale.
+ Submits and respond to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement.
+ Interprets trains and consistently enforces company policies and procedures.
+ Coordinates efforts with the Safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, up-dating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes and routine safety inspections.
+ Makes recommendations for disciplinary action and/or behavior modification where required.
+ Executes management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.
+ Performs the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed (and as qualified).
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education**
+ High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
+ 2 or 4-year college degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or similar major preferred.
**Experience**
+ 1-3 years related experience and/or training.
**Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations**
+ Complete a Sysco approved defensive driving program.
+ HazMat certification preferred.
+ Valid Class A Commercial Driver License meeting Company standards preferred.
**Professional Skills**
+ Successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings.
+ Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments, operating companies, and Corporate proactively and constructively.
+ Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
+ Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
+ Working knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
+ Apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner.
+ Work in a disciplined manner and capable of following established procedures, practices and comply with local, state and federal regulations.
+ Manage the pressures and stress associated with a deadline-oriented atmosphere and customer service issues.
+ Demonstrates skill in making independent decisions in support of company policies and procedures on time.
+ Able to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
+ Can write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
+ Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
+ Exhibit knowledge of spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs.
+ Must have excellent computer skills.
+ Ability to read, comprehends, write and speak English.
+ Can add, subtracts, multiply, and divides into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
**Physical Demands**
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
+ Regularly required to talk or hear.
+ Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance.
+ Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
+ Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, push/pull up to 350 pounds.
+ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
**Working Conditions**
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
+ Occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces.
+ The associate works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call.
+ May occasionally be required to travel to other Operating Companies or the Corporate office as business needs dictate (i.e. training, business continuation, etc.).
+ Periodically exposed to high, precarious places.
+ Sometimes exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
+ The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and the level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the associate in this job. The associate will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and is subject to changes of business necessity.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.
Mgr Transportation
Posted 10 days ago
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Do something that means something at Williams. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours!
As a Transportation Manager, you will manage a team of transportation representatives responsible for nominations, allocations, confirmations and balancing of gas flow volumes across the system. You will supervise daily operations of the gas scheduling team handling multiple customer relationships, counterparty deals, storage positions, and tariffs. You will be responsible for ensuring business coverage, recruitment, development and training of staff, and you may manage cross functional stand-alone projects. You will ensure your team's accuracy and availability/timeliness.
Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you'll quickly learn and grow with us.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
+ Leads the team, coordinating activities, optimizing resource usage, and ensuring compliance with organizational standards
+ Collaborates with internal partners to establish and continuously improve scheduling and associated business processes (systems, invoicing, etc.)
+ Resolves complex problems and answers nonstandard questions pertaining to gas scheduling and onboard/trains new representatives
+ Maintains relationships with pipeline representatives to ensure operational integrity
+ Communicates with customers on daily requirements and maintain relationships with scheduling counterparts
+ Serves as scheduling resource and backup as needed, leveraging experience, broad knowledge of scheduling tasks and processes, and technical aptitude to ensure coverage of multiple pipelines and storage
+ Applies understanding of accounting principles and procedures relevant to gas accounting
+ Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience:
+ Required: Bachelor's degree (Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or similar) and seven years' related experience OR High School diploma/GED and ten plus years' related experience
Requirements:
+ Proven experience in leading a team with a strong understanding of regional and physical grid operations, energy infrastructure, and effective storage asset utilization, including LDC and power generation markets
+ Ability to manage multiple pipelines and pools, contributing to commercial analysis and demonstrating detailed knowledge of the US gas pipeline system, major industry players, and relevant business models
+ Specialized knowledge in commercial aspects and gas scheduling
+ Excellent attention to detail and strong written and oral communication skills for varied audiences at all levels
+ Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships through effective communication and interpersonal abilities
+ Must be willing to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekends, and holidays per business need
About Houston (Williams Tower Location):
Our Houston office is located in the Williams Tower, just steps from the Houston Galleria on Post Oak Boulevard, an area with more than 700 retailers, fine dining and hotels within two square miles. We offer free onsite-parking!
Houston is the fourth most populous city in the nation and greater Houston is the most ethnically diverse metropolitan area in the United States. Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city!
If you love being outside, Houston rates first in total park acreage among U.S. cities with more than one million residents and offers a 300-mile interconnected bikeway network spread over 500 square miles. Check out visithoustontexas ( to learn more!
Why Choose Williams?
We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health. We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire . With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams; you are embarking on an exciting career!
+ Competitive compensation
+ Annual incentive program
+ Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles
+ Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles
+ 401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution
+ Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
+ Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
+ A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
+ Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
+ Paid time off, including floating and company holidays
+ Wellness Program with annual rewards
+ Employee stock purchase plan
+ Robust employee learning and development
+ High internal mobility (we promote from within)
+ Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)
+ Fertility coverage and adoption benefits
+ Domestic partner benefits
+ Educational reimbursement
+ Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer
+ Employee resource groups
+ Employee assistance programs
+ Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative
+ Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes
Williams has a long history of making a significant difference in the communities where we live and work, and we strive to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions. We help each other succeed and great things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Together, we make clean energy happen.
Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.
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Competency Requirements:
Why Williams?
Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy?
As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there.
We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity.
We don't offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include:
+ Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits
+ Growth and development opportunities
+ An inclusive culture where you can be yourself
+ Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live
+ Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules
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TRANSPORTATION/SUPERVISOR
Posted 2 days ago
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- High School Diploma or GED
- 2+ years of experience in Transportation, Distribution, Manufacturing
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong understanding of D.O.T. compliance laws
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to respond to changing business priorities
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to prioritize/multi-task while providing accurate/on-time results
- Ability to identify business problems and develop efficient and effective solutions
- Demonstrated ability to coach and train
- Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively in a team-based environment
- Strong understanding of industry/technical terms and processes
Desired
- Bachelor's Degree
- 2+ years of experience leading a team or project- Supervise and develop a team of non-exempt associates in daily operations
- Maintain on-time deliveries with a Full, Fresh and Friendly mindset
- Collaborate/build relationships with other DTC departments to coordinate schedules and deliveries
- Follow established programs, policies and practices to identify and address transportation/service opportunities in a timely manner
- Assist in identifying/designing technology and procedural based solutions to increase associate's productivity and adhere to proper and safe work methods regarding equipment activity and yard control system
- Support and communicate with other department supervisors and managers in problem solving through collaborative efforts to schedule deliveries, equipment, and back hauls
- Communicate with the stores to solve delivery problems
- Maintain record of mileage, fuel used, repairs made, and other expenses
- Track trailers using Orbcomm technology
- Establish delivery routes and maintain record of mileage, fuel used, repairs made, and other expenses
- Execute the backhaul program with strong emphasis on O.R.A.D. compliance
- Communicate with fellow supervisor and management on all activities related to daily operations and aligning the business, people and safety practices to achieve key metrics
- Maintain high standards of professionalism and a positive work environment
- Create a responsive and informed workforce through communication methods that include, but not limited to, regular meetings and huddles
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Administrator, Transportation
Posted 7 days ago
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- Processing Crude Trucking Run Tickets, Over/Short Reports.
- Process Crude Oil Run Tickets on a daily basis.
- Provide timely and accurate reports, review and analysis of reports to ensure accurate payment to operators.
- Research ticket discrepancies working with company supervisors and third party operators to resolve errors.
- Respond to producer questions regarding loads recorded and associated payments.
- Provide Trucking Operation Supervisors with reports of drivers that are having repeated errors on tickets.
- Answer phones as needed, copy, scan and fax required documents to field personnel.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan; meets payroll and accounting deadlines.
- Respond to owner phone calls or written inquires.
- A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
- Experience in 10 key is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.
- The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a business-like and professional manner is required.
- Takes initiative and is proactive in addressing issues. Quickly and efficiently completes tasks.
- The ability to juggle competing priorities, multi-task and change direction in a variety of workplace situations.
- Open to and helps facilitate needed change.
- The ability to demonstrate conscientiousness, dependability and commitment to the role, team and company.
- The ability to work in a fast paced environment, make recommendations and find cost effective solutions to meet business demands.
- The ability to take action to achieve goals beyond what is required.
- The ability to remain focused and stick with each task through completion despite setbacks.
- The ability to keep deadline/cost commitments using sound business judgment and professionalism.
- The commitment to continuous improvement of self, processes, projects, and overall business.
Supply Chain Analyst
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Responsible for developing, monitoring, and implementing tactical initiatives/projects in the Supply Chain area for the WMRE PMO. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the as Supply Chain Analyst, Supply Chain, Analyst, Project Manager, Manufacturing, Transportation