Supervisor, Fleet Transportation - SCM

at  UPMC

At UPMC, we’re all here for the same reason — to make Life Changing Medicine happen. Join our team and you will play a unique and important role in our mission to change healthcare for the better.
Why Join UPMC?

We don’t just take care of patients — we take care of our team, too. And we have the data to prove it. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from an industry leader you can expect:

• AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: Ranked #1 for Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers by Diversity MBA
• A recent study showed that UPMC benefits are 20% higher in value than other healthcare providers in our market.
• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities to grow in your career at UPMC

PURPOSE:

Under the general direction of the Operations Manager, Fleet Transportation the incumbent in this position is responsible for the supervision and coordination of all shuttle transportation management functions within the assigned business unit(s). This includes personnel shuttles, dispatch and fleet management. Additionally, this position is responsible for the training, and evaluation of all shuttle drivers and dispatchers within their assigned business unit(s).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicates continuous improvement and value
• Demonstrates understanding and responsibility of state and federal compliance regulations
• Assists in monitoring D.O.T. compliance
• Customer Relations Management
• Recognizes and understands methods to improve operational efficiencies
• Demonstrates capability to meet or exceed customer requirements
• Assists in developing and fostering a strong working relationship between UPMC security, hospital operations and UPMC SCM; Maintain open communications between local hospital and UPMC SCM for ordering and delivering of supplies
• Promote safety and maintain the department in a clean and organized fashion
• Functions in a leadership role to accomplish goals and objectives
• To assist in managing financial performance and staffing
• To provide operational support for day to day management
• A minimum of two (2) years of direct logistics experience required
• High School Diploma required
• Associates degree preferred
• Deep understanding of transportation regulations and governmental policies related to transporting people required
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills required
• Ability to manage change in a busy environment required
• Computer proficiency of various business software packages preferred
• Understands vehicular specifications and fleet planning
• Demonstrates capability to supervise fleet Recognizes and understands methods to improve operational efficiencies
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) is preferredLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• Act 34 with renewal