OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a proactive experienced and resultsdriven Associate Manager Transportation Services to join our team. This leadership role is critical to ensuring the smooth efficient and compliant operation of our transportation services across Jamaica and Colombia with a strong focus on supporting night operations and addressing realtime challenges.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the transportation support team monitoring transportation systems and vendor performance addressing escalations from employees and driving continuous improvement across transportation operations. This role requires a high level of ownership sound judgment and the ability to lead and coordinate across multiple geographies and stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the night shift operations for transportation services in Jamaica and Colombia ensuring uninterrupted service delivery.
- Supervise and support Transportation Specialists; serve as their primary escalation point.
- Monitor the transportation app and vendor performance dashboards to ensure system health and service quality.
- Respond to and resolve highpriority issues or employee escalations in real time.
- Liaise with transportation vendors to ensure adherence to servicelevel agreements (SLAs).
- Analyze operational data to identify trends gaps or opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with senior management to update and implement transportation policies and procedures.
- Own documentation of incidents tracking metrics and reporting for audit or leadership reviews.
- Participate in hiring training and development of the transportation team.
- Partner with other departments (HR Facilities Security) to align transportation services with broader organizational goals.
- Drive employee satisfaction by ensuring a safe reliable and userfriendly transportation experience.
- Be available to work flexible shifts including weekends holidays or late evenings when necessary.
Qualifications :
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Business Logistics Operations or a related field preferred.
- Minimum 35 years of experience in transportation operations or people management.
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience required.
- Must be bilingual (English and Spanish) to support both geographies effectively.
- Strong knowledge of transportation management systems and operational workflows.
- Excellent problemsolving analytical and decisionmaking abilities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of ownership accountability and ability to work under pressure.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Google Workspace or similar tools.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Adaptability and flexibility to work during night shifts or as required.
- Availability to work on weekends and public holidays.
- Willingness to operate outside of regular business hours.
Additional Information :
Hours of work:
- (Sunday Saturday. Starting shift 4pm to 1am) for Jamaica
- (Tuesday Sunday. Starting shift 4pm to 1am) for Colombia
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime