Transit Superintendent VM Supply Chain- SDA

*This is an internal recruitment for King County Metro Transit. *

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Metro is seeking a dynamic Transit Supply Chain Superintendent to lead a high-performing team responsible for the inventory procurement and distribution of parts and materials that keep our fleet of coaches trolleys and non-revenue vehicles running smoothly.

In this pivotal role youll oversee Transit Parts Specialists Technical Information Processing Specialists and Purchasing Specialists guiding them to deliver exceptional support to our Vehicle Maintenance Division. Youll advocate safety drive innovation and ensure that our supply chain operations meet the evolving needs of our transit systemall while fostering a collaborative inclusive and union-respectful work environment.

This is more than a logistics role; its a leadership opportunity to shape the future of transit service delivery in our region. If youre a skilled people manager with deep expertise in supply chain management inventory forecasting and labor relations and youre ready to make a lasting impact we want to hear from you.

Recruitment information:This is an internal recruitment for King County Metro Transit. It will be used to fill one (1) Special Duty Assignment (SDA) Transit Superintendent- Supply Chain vacancy at Component Supply Center. This recruitment may be used to create an eligibility list of qualified Transit Superintendent- Supply Chain to fill future SDA vacancies in this classification. If an eligibility list is created it will remain active for up to 12 months from the posting date and may be used at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Required Forms and Application Materials: See the supplemental information section of this job posting for complete details.

For more information:If you have any questions about this position its requirements or if you would like to have a confidential discussion about the opportunity you are invited to contact Calvin Chon (he/him) Talent Advisor: or

Applyingequity and social justice principlesis a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County this role you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values behaviors and practices to all aspects of the work.

• Oversee Transit Parts Specialists Technical Information Processing Specialists and Transit Purchasing Specialists and other employees engaged in the storage inventory and distribution of parts and materiel for maintenance and repair of coach trolley and non-revenue vehicles; hire lead help develop and motivate employeeshelping them to recognize the important role they each play in achieving the overall agency goals and empowering them to perform accordingly
• Ensure that employee and the publics safety continue to be Metros highest priority maintaining strict adherence to safety rules and procedures and continually seeking to enhance safety practices awareness and training
• Direct and oversee inventory and materials management warehousing and distribution operations; forecast and level inventory across the system.
• Ensure adequate stock levels at all base locations to properly support daily operational needs.
• Develop and implement SOPs policies projects performance metrics schedules budget contract requirements and execution plans for all phases of supply chain management; resolve supply chain management issues; develop contingency plans for vendor delays; research alternative sourcing
• Oversee bid specifications bid evaluations and awards to vendors
• Oversee and balance materials inventory in all Transit Bases; manage system delivery logistics and inventory system work standardization across the Vehicle Maintenance Division
• Participate in varied federally mandated audits technical financial and cost analyses; ensure all audit and federally mandated requirements are met to assure continued federal funding for procuring inventory
• Partner with unions and other stakeholders to deliver excellent service and build a community-oriented diverse and inclusive environment; mitigate high-profile service delivery issues
• With a strong level of comfort managing a highly unionized workforce create harmonious working relationships with multiple collective bargaining units and ensure consistent application of labor policies labor contract provisions and hiring guidelines; resolve grievances and other labor and performance issues as appropriate
• Demonstrate leadership in the development and managementof the work unit budget; ensure compliance with applicable laws regulations and policies;
• Develop and direct the use of performance metrics; recommend corrective actions as needed; manage data collection and reporting
• To continuously improve our services lead the development of new initiatives efficiencies and operational methods to meet strategic goals; determine and select technology and equipment write reports and budget requests; supervise program and procedure development and implementation
• Work with other Superintendents to resolve Division-wide issues; act as Division experts on projects; represent the Division on work groups project teams and Division-wide hiring processes; participate as a member of the Division management team
• Perform other duties as assigned

We are seeking candidates who possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Increasingly responsible experience in supply chain management including inventory and materials management operations warehousing parts distribution contract administration and procurement
• Two years of increasingly responsible supervisory or comparable leadership experience in transit operations public administration human resources or other relevant fields that provide the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the key roles and responsibilities of the position.
• Excellent customer service and the ability to forecast understand communicate and respond timely and effectively with customer needs
• Knowledge of operational financial and cost analyses financial and cost accounting and generally accepted accounting and auditing principles and standards
• Demonstrated knowledge of automated maintenance management systems with ability to become skilled at extracting data from an automated data system
• Knowledge of applicable local state and federal regulations that govern funding procurement contracting and operation of inventory regulations (in mass transit is desirable)
• Ability to forecast inventory needs and balance across the system using all available sources including alternative
• Are skilled people leaderswho:
  • Have demonstrated experience building effective teams in diverse work environments while inspiring trust creating strong morale instilling vision and purpose and fostering open dialogue
  • Are interested in and inspired to develop and lead direct reports furthering peoples career goals providing challenging and stretching tasks and assignments and effectively developing all levels of staff
  • Know how to build relationships and treat all employees and customers equitably with respect and dignity as well as solve problems for the good of all
  • Have experience working with labor and ability to develop and nurture strong productive relationships with union leadershiprespecting established processes and fostering an environment of mutual respect
  • Have high integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement
  • Are excellent communicatorsin both oral and written communications
• Ability to apply the principles practices and techniques of labor relations that include interest-based or collaborative labor negotiations as well as grievance and arbitration processes
• Knowledge of and ability to apply human resources management concepts supervisory principles employee performance evaluation coaching and counseling practices and federal state and local laws related to employment civil rights and affirmative action
• Ability to apply workforce planning budget administration and project managementprinciples
• Demonstrated skill in conflict and problem resolution and negotiation
• Demonstrated skill in time management timely decision making planning and delegating work assignments and managing multiple work and projects efficiently
• Demonstrated skill and proficiency in using related software applications including Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and SharePoint

Desirable qualifications include:

• Obtained through the APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society): CSCP Certified Supply Chain Professional and CPIM Certified in Production and Inventory Management.
• Obtained through the NIGP (National Institute for Public Procurement): CPPB Certified Public Professional Buyer and CPPO Certified Public Procurement Officer

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Drivers License (Washington license by date of hire) or the ability to travel throughout the county in a timely matter.

To Apply

This position is open to King County Metro employees who have successfully completed the probationary period in their current career service role. Please review and follow the application instructions carefully to ensure your submission is complete. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have any questions please contact Calvin Chon at.

Required application materials: To be considered for this position candidates must submit the following application materials:

• Submit an updated online application at . The work history section of your application should include any/all relevant work experience as it relates to this recruitment. Include accurate dates of employment and clearly list the detailed job duties: what you did how you did them and any tools or systems you used.
• Answer all supplemental questions.
• Write and attach a letter of interest explaining why you are interested in this Transit Superintendent- Supply Chain opportunity and how you meet or exceed the qualifications listed in this job announcement. We value honest authentic responses that are written about your own experiences in your own words.

Work Schedule

The work schedule is normally day shift Monday through Friday however due to the 24 hour/7 day a week operation of public transit service this position may require occasional off-shift (swing and graveyard) meetings as well as weekend work.

Selection Process

Union Representation
The position is represented by PROTEC17s Transit Superintendent bargaining unit.

Classification Code

- Transit Superintendent

For more information regarding this recruitment please contact:

Calvin Chon (he/him)

Human Resources Talent Advisor

About the Vehicle Maintenance Division at King County Metro Transit
King County Metro serves one of the fastest-growing transit markets in the nation and is leading the industry as an early adopter of a zero-emission bus fleet. We are committed to developing a completely zero-emission fleet powered by renewable energy. Our current bus fleet consists of approximately 1350 vehicles including diesel/hybrid buses electric trolleys and battery-electric buses. The Vehicle Maintenance Division is comprised of over 800 dedicated employees who serve the community through skilled trades labor administrative and management roles. This division is responsible for managing all bus and non-revenue vehicle assets to support operational and service delivery needs.

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