138 Transportation jobs in Totowa
Senior Operations Supervisor - Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics)
Posted 11 days ago
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Provide operational leadership to individual contributors and hourly workforce to ensure the execution of daily tasks and activities including driver deliveries, loading/unloading of trailers, cross docking and customer service operations in a manner consistent with company services and cost objectives. Supervises most processes directly including workforce and equipment scheduling. Responsible for making corrective action and disciplinary decisions up to written warning level. Involved in the hiring process and customer meetings as necessary. Reviews truck runs based on location of accounts, volume, costs, customer requirements and private fleet utilization. Review daily orders for additional private fleet opportunities based on above requirements.
**Opportunity Details:**
**Schedule:** Monday - Friday - **Hours:** 10:00AM start time (Hours vary depending on business needs)
**Experience:** Transportation management background, strong communicator, goal oriented, detail oriented, demonstrated leadership skills. Supporting CDL drivers
**Salary:** $60,400 - $81,400 + Position is bonus eligible up to 12% of the base salary
**Benefits:** Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. To learn more visit Responsibilities:**
**People:**
-Communicate performance standards that are specific and measurable, Interview hourly associates and provide recommendations for hire, Monitor attendance, productivity, and other performance markers and provide counseling and/or recognition to associates as needed.
**Operations:**
-Supervise logistics operations including customer service, freight loading and unloading, dispatch and proper documentation and procedure control, Evaluate and recommend changes in preferred work methods to increase productivity of dispatch/warehouse operations. Assist in new associate training, Provide relief coverage for operational duties when associates utilize time-off or are absent from the shift, Have a thorough working knowledge of the site's operating systems in order to ensure operational compliance and correct exception resolution, Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate fashion.
**Finance:**
-Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures such as inventory accuracy and control, returns, damages, etc, Understand the relationship between decision-making and profitability, Closely manage associates' working hours and activities to minimize overtime and to meet or exceed productivity targets.
**Safety:**
-Ensure day-to-day management and associate activities are in alignment with the location safety strategy, Provide associates with communication, training, feedback, and direction to ensure safe performance, Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and company policies and procedures.
**Growth / Customer Experience:**
-Understand the location-specific customer goals & objectives, Ensure the customer knows that we are committed to helping them meet their objectives, Determine areas that could benefit from Continuous Improvement efforts.
**Fleet/Assets:**
-Properly plan work assignments to ensure effective use of fleet/warehouse equipment, Work with hourly associates to ensure they understand safe and efficient operation of equipment.
Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor
**Qualifications:**
-2 - 4 years related functional experience
-High School Diploma or equivalent required
-Bachelors Degree preferred
-Strong written/oral communication and organizational skills are required
-Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint 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 Function: Logistics & Supply Chain
Job Family: Operations
Address: 134 Van Keuren Ave
Primary Location: US-NJ-Jersey City
Employer: Penske Logistics LLC
Req ID: 2509436
Transportation Driver
Posted 7 days ago
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~Hope for Veterans Program~
PER-DIEM: subbing at times for shifts which range from the full-time hours of Monday through Friday 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm. Or subbing at times for our part-time shift which ranges from Saturday and Sunday 12pm-5pm as well as Monday and Friday 3pm-8pm. As an employee, you would be contacted when any of these shift days becomes available.
Job Responsibilities:
* Transports veterans to and from appointments and community activities in a safe courteous manner.
* Demonstrates awareness of sensitivity to the needs of the veterans.
* Reports observations about changes in veterans to Residence Manager, Veteran's case manager, and/or Director of Veteran Services.
* Follows all emergency procedures such as vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, crisis intervention, fire and/or smoke, police emergency, AED/ First Aid, etc. as per the Agency's Policy and Procedure Manual.
* Ensures agency vehicle is kept in good condition.
* Informs supervisor of any problems with vehicle.
* Completes vehicle inspection reports and coordinates vehicle maintenance as needed.
* Maintains accurate mileage and transportation logs.
* Assists staff by performing non-clinical tasks as delegated by their supervisor.
Qualifications:
* High school diploma or general education degree (GED); OR one to three months related experience and/or training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
* Some prior mental health/human service experience preferred.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Request Priority Protected Veteran Referral. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled Contact.
Transportation Driver
Posted 7 days ago
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REPORTS TO: Director of NY Residential Program
DEPARTMENT: NYC Residential Programs Mother/Child
SCHEDULE: Full Time
$1,000 Hiring Incentive
AGENCY BACKGROUND:
MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures and develop their full potential.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
MercyFirst's Pregnant, Postpartum, Parenting (PPP) Program provides 24-hour residential care and supportive services for youth with a history of trauma and the presence of complex needs. Three agency-operated group homes provide youth with structure and supervision within family-like settings designed to provide evidence-based treatment to promote emotional and physical safety and stability, practice positive coping skills, and build healthy relationships, as well as case management services to support discharge planning through family reunification or independent housing, and youth development services to foster growth and competency in daily life skills . The residential programs provide specialized residential foster care for teens who are pregnant or parenting, and also accommodate their child.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the assigned Program Manager, the Transportation Worker provides transportation for our clients in whatever capacity is necessary. Shifts assigned may vary and change according to Agency needs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1+ year work related experience with the knowledge and training in working with children and families including child development stages and family dynamics.
- Prior experience working with children and families known to the Child Welfare system,
- Knowledge of and commitment to child welfare best practice standards.
- Understanding and willingness to commit to the agency's mission, core values, Sanctuary commitments and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and belonging (DEIB)
- Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule.
- Demonstrate competency in child development.
- Demonstrate cultural competency.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Uphold our Mission and Core Values and Sanctuary Commitments.
- Comply with Agency Personnel Policies and Procedures.
- Conduct all work with good faith compliance of all legal and regulations requirements.
- Maintain good attendance and report to work on time.
- Complete attendance records accurately.
- Safeguard confidential information.
- Successfully complete minimum training requirements, including but not limited to:
- Mandated Reporter
- Trauma Informed Care
- Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Certification in First Aid and CPR
- Basic Child Development
- Client Engagement
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
- Communicate accurate information in a timely manner to supervisors.
- Accurately complete job-related documentation in a timely manner.
- Communicate in a professional manner to children, families, peers, outsides agencies/vendors.
- Demonstrate cultural competence.
- Demonstrate a willingness to take on new responsibilities and alter performance with changing needs.
- Continually seek to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their department and the agency.
- Organize tasks, data and work area.
- Manage time effectively.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients
- Safely transport clients, families, visitors as assigned
- Obey all traffic rules and regulations
- Demonstrate knowledge of human development stages
- Report behaviors believed to be symptomatic or emotional, physical or psychological disturbances
- Document clients' behaviors and activities
- Facilitate the exchange of health information and documentation of care received by the child in the community.
- Ensure the required documentation received before and at appointments remains secure.
- Reports all information to AOD and Health Office
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients and staff
BENEFITS/PERKS:
- A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family.
- 403B retirement benefits
- Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 12 paid holidays)
- Free employee assistance program through National EAP
- Insurance discounts for our staff and their families
- Training to support professional and personal development.
- Employee wellness program
- Employee recognition activities
Salary Range:
$0,000- 43,000 per year
Hiring Incentive - 1,000 after 500 worked hours.
MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.
Transportation Specialist
Posted 1 day ago
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The base pay for this position is $22.00 per hour
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 customers needs, the Wayfair Distribution team plays a key role in improving customer satisfaction and driving repeat business. Weve 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
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Wednesday - Saturday 9:30am - 8:00pm
Benefits (Start Day 1!)
$2.00 per hour Shift premium for hours worked between 6:00pm - 6:00am
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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
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
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 worlds largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, were 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 youre looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then youll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. Were 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. Thats why were 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 Manager
Posted 2 days ago
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We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Freight & Transportation Manager to lead and optimize our domestic and international transportation operations. This newly created role is designed for a logistics professional with deep expertise in multi-modal freight management, vendor coordination, dispatch oversight, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day freight brokerage operations across multiple modes of transport
- Build and maintain a vetted, compliant carrier network
- Negotiate competitive rates and oversee quoting processes
- Utilize TMS and load board systems for load posting and tracking
- Support dispatch teams with routing, scheduling, and urgent load recovery
- Ensure regulatory compliance and proper documentation for all brokered loads
- Serve as a key point of contact for clients and vendors
- Track performance metrics and report brokerage results to leadership
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: and Requirements
Qualifications:
10+ years in freight brokerage, logistics, or transportation management
Strong knowledge of multi-modal freight and 3PL operations
Proficiency in TMS and load board systems (DAT, McLeod, Aljex, etc.)
TSA, HazMat, and OSHA certifications preferred
Excellent negotiation, leadership, and communication skills
Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or related field null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to
Manager, Transportation
Posted 3 days ago
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Leads and develops strategy for freight function. Develops negotiation strategies and manages carrier relationships. Ensures customer requirements are met with minimal service disruption.
**Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities**
+ Oversees the selection of transportation related carriers, researching, qualifying and sourcing vendors.
+ Ensures carriers meet company needs and standards through evaluating carrier coverage areas, service levels, financial history and pricing.
+ Manages transportation service levels as a liaison between locations and core carriers, evaluating use of approved and non-authorized carriers to ensure maximum service levels.
+ Represents company needs through analyzing and negotiating contracts with carriers.
+ Directs the integration of acquired companies to ensure compliance with company needs and standards.
+ Generates reports on productivity, cost, service, savings, benchmarking, compliance, roll-out schedules and carrier metrics.
+ Maintains and enhances TMS functionality. Monitors TMS compliance and low cost carrier usage.
**Nature and Scope**
+ Solutions require analysis and investigation.
+ Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.
+ Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.
**Work Environment**
+ Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
+ Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
+ Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
**Education and Experience**
+ Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.
**CA, CO, CT, D.C., HI, IL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NV, NY, OH, RI, VT , WA Job Seekers:**
**Pay Range**
$101,400.00-$152,500.00 Annual
HDS provides the following benefits to all permanent full-time associates:
+ Medical (with Prescription drug coverage), dental, and vision plans
+ Health care and Dependent Care FSA (as applicable)
+ 401(K) with company match
+ Paid Holiday, Vacation, Personal Time, and Wellness Day
+ Paid Sick Time
+ Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
+ Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
+ Critical Illness Insurance
+ Accident Insurance
+ Whole Life insurance
+ Commuter Benefits
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
CA, CO, CT, D.C., HI, IL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NV, NY, OH, RI, VT and WA law requires the posting of the potential salary range for advertised jobs. Individual base pay is determined based on a variety of elements including market data, experience, skills, internal equity and other factors.
**Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion**
We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. HD Supply considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.
Transportation Engineer
Posted 10 days ago
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We are seeking several highly skilled and motivated Civil Design Engineers with over 6 years of experience to join our growing office in New York City. The designers will have experience in rail and transit design. The candidates will provide conceptual, permitting, and final design for a transit project in NYC. They will offer engineering design services conforming to applicable codes and standards, develop studies and reports for various stages of work, and prepare technical specifications and construction cost estimates.
Responsibilities
+ Provide conceptual, permitting, and final design for transit projects in NYC.
+ Develop engineering design services conforming to applicable codes and standards.
+ Prepare studies and reports for various stages of work.
+ Create technical specifications and construction cost estimates.
Essential Skills
+ Civil engineering experience with 6+ years in transportation, rail, and MTA projects.
+ Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation/Open roads.
+ Experience on DOT/MTA projects.
+ Ability to handle technical design on aviation, transportation, and highway/roadway projects.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ EIT preferred.
+ Experience in land development, site development, grading, drainage, site plan, and highway design.
Work Environment
The position offers a hybrid schedule, requiring office presence twice a week. You will work in a fast-paced environment with a small firm that allows for quick growth and the opportunity to wear many hats. The New York office is relatively new, providing ample room for growth and involvement in all areas of business from design to business development and project pursuits. Employees have the opportunity to establish direct relationships with clients due to the firm's unique position of priming most of its work. The company offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, yearly raises, and bonuses.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $1000.00 - $135000.00/yr.
Competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for yearly raises and bonuses401k + MatchMedicalDentalVision
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Jersey City,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email (% ) for other accommodation options.
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Transportation Specialist
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Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Transportation Specialist
PURPOSE:
To develop meaningful relationships with the people we serve, their families and the communities in which they live. This means you are called to be creative and compassionate in all that you do: transporting the people we serve throughout the community and completing transportation related documentation and coordinating the proper vehicle maintenance.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Ensure the health and safety of the people we serve at all times.
2. Transport the people we serve to and from the Empowered Center and to various locations throughout the community.
3. Ensure accurate and timely documentation of related services, incidents, transportation logs and accidents.
4. Maintain a safe sanitary working environment for the people we serve and fellow staff.
5. Assist all of the people we serve to achieve greater independence using person-centered thinking and principles of self-determination.
6. Inform and assist Branch Manager in the continuous quality improvement of the services you we provide, the building we work in and the vehicles and equipment we use.
7. Perform any other duties related to Empowered Services as may be assigned by the Branch Manager.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be 21 years of age
2. High school diploma or GED
3. Criminal Background Check
4. Drug Screen and Physical
5. Certification in CPR and First Aid.
6. Drivers License and Bureau of Motor Vehicle Driver History Review
7. Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, critical thinking skills and creativity.
8. Employee must be physically capable of bending, reaching, transferring, assisting with transfers and lifting people who require physical assistance.
9. Must be comfortable driving larger vehicles.
Transportation Lead
Posted 16 days ago
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Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:
Transportation Lead
What we do
At Kenvue , we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON'S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.
Who We Are
Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future-and yours. For more information , click here .
Role reports to:
Manager Transportation Operations
Location:
North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit
Work Location:
Hybrid
What you will do
The Transportation Lead is responsible for overseeing transportation services, including freight management, strategic transportation analysis, compliance, claims, freight payment, import/export services, and deviations. Facilitate the expedited freight approval process and track spend. Partner with manufacturing, distribution, and planning colleagues to streamline flow and minimize costs.
Key Responsibilities
• Supervise transportation analysts, with responsibility for goal setting, development, and performance management.
• Evaluate and propose automation solutions that maximize resource effectiveness, decrease cycle times, and minimize transactional defects.
• Support transformation projects by helping to define business process requirements with business partners to improve the customer experience and attain capabilities goals.
• Analyze strategic transportation supply chain requirements and develop creative solutions.
• Primary point of contact for sites and logistics providers to communicate issues affecting shipment flows, including but not limited to missing documentation, freight delays, quality events and shipping receiving delays.
• Collaborate with internal & external business partners, including Sourcing, Planning, Manufacturing, and Carriers to deliver results across critical metrics owned by Transportation such as on-time delivery, cost improvement programs, freight spend performance vs. budget, security infraction rates, and quality deliverables.
• Lead operational activities to support carrier bids for various domestic and inter-region transport moves; including requirements, baseline validation and lane implementation to pre-established metrics.
• Lead/participate in operational vendor management meetings (business reviews, reporting on operational vendor performance) and lead day to day tactical relationship with the vendors
• Utilize data to develop analyses that uncover insights and opportunities; provide input and analyze strategic transportation supply chain requirements. Lead process improvement projects leveraging PM methodologies like Six Sigma, FPX, etc., to drive reliability and or cost efficiencies.
• Oversee specified transportation services, including freight management, strategic transportation analysis, compliance, claims, freight payment, import/export services, and deviations.
• Additional responsibilities include coordination, track & trace/exception management for assigned transportation lanes, and ad-hoc operational analytics to drive day to day business efficiencies
Qualifications
Position Requirements:
• Minimum Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience required
• Experience in logistics, customer service, transportation, distribution, operations, supply chain, and/or information technology
• Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency, including lookup & reference functions, conditional statements, pivots, and macros
• Requires data analytics experience to successfully organize, analyze, and interpret data to identify opportunities and influence business operations
• Ability to handle multiple priorities successfully and work independently while demonstrating initiative
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with multiple priorities
• Strong intellectual curiosity and ability to embrace learning
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and work with different cultures
• Need to be comfortable challenging the status quo and navigate between different hierarchical levels while maintaining collaboration and inclusion
Preferred Competencies:
• People leadership experience preferred
• Demonstrated business results in optimizing business processes, using various Data & Analytics tools
• Experience or thorough working knowledge desired with SAP, BW, Tableau, or Power BI; Alteryx, Qlik, or other data software is a plus
• Experience and depth of understanding with Transportation Management Systems (e.g., Blue Yonder, Oracle) or other supply chain systems such as ERP's (e.g., SAP). Previous TMS implementation experience a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to succeed with internal and external business partners
• Project management experience and tools
• Six Sigma/Process Excellence Tools, Training or certification
• APICS Certification
• Need to be comfortable challenging the status quo and navigate between different hierarchical levels while maintaining collaboration and inclusion
What's in it for you
Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:
$110,500.00 - $156,000.00
This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate's skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.
- Competitive Benefit Package*
- Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Kenvuer Impact Networks
- This list could vary based on location/region
*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.
Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.