Trailer Fleet Operations Manager

Job Description:

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else - it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

This is an individual contributor position reporting to the Deputy National Assistant Director, Logistics. This position plans, directs, and evaluates Disaster Cycle Services trailer fleet resourcing activities for all national level disaster operations. This role manages the Disaster Cycle Services national trailer fleet and executes the end-to-end lifecycle management and trailer dispatch process and tools. This position collaborates with the Disaster Logistics Center, Supply Management, Disaster Services Finance, and external vendors.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD(Key Responsibilities):

• Direct disaster cycle services trailer fleet resourcing activities for all national level disaster operations. Responsible for the planning, execution and evaluation of all disaster trailer fleet operations resourcing activities for national level response operations.
• Ensure integration of disaster trailer fleet operations within the concept of support for all national disaster operations.
• Manage the disaster cycle services trailer fleet and execute the end-to-end lifecycle management and trailer dispatch process and tools.
• Support disaster relief operations in the utilization of the disaster trailer fleet.
• Coordinate and direct external movement carriers in the execution of carrier load assignments, trailer dispatch, and trailer readiness and repair.
• Analyze data, identify areas of need and/or improvement, and develop recommendations for disaster trailer fleet operations program improvement. Develop reports on project status and issues for management review.
• Oversee all trailer operations processes. Analyze operating practices and recommend revisions to improve established procedures.
• Collaborate with the Disaster Logistics Center, Supply Management, Disaster Services Finance, external vendors, and the Disaster Cycle Services National Command & General Staff in the development of program strategies and initiatives as required.
• In collaboration with the Operations Cadre Manager, provide support, development, and leadership guidance to Logistics responders.

Scope: Individual contributor and acknowledged expert both within the organization as well as within other organizations. Typically participates in industry/knowledge reference groups. Involves mastery of a specialized discipline and thorough understanding of a number of disciplines. May also require development of new solutions for complex projects.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Management Experience: N/a
• Skills & Abilities: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of program or service.
• Demonstrated ability in creating presentations and developing training modules.
• Excellent oral and communication skills, including training and presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Develop project plans, budgets and strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Demonstrate analytical and decision-making skills to develop creative processes for continuous program or service improvements.
• Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to work on a team.
• Travel: Travel may be required.

* Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

Physical Requirements: Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods of time. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

PAY INFORMATION: The annual salary range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000. We do not offer an annual bonus for this role. Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. **We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location & experience.**

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:

* Medical, Dental Vision plans

* Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

* PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure

* Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays

* 401K with up to 6% match

* Paid Family Leave

* Employee Assistance

* Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

* Service Awards and recognition

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners - the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance - launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce.American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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