Manager, Transportation

Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Come join us at ChristianaCare!

Christiana Care is looking for a full-time Transportation Manager this position is responsible for overseeing and directing the daily operations of ChristianaCare's Transportation Department ensuring continuous availability and service 24/7/365. In the absence of the Director, the Manager represents and maintains departmental operations. Key responsibilities include managing daily workflows, monitoring performance, ensuring adequate staffing, and maintaining operational efficiency. The Manager collaborates closely with the Director of Transportation and plays a lead role in data collection, analysis, and interpretation, as well as supporting team projects and initiatives.

ChristianaCare is a nonprofit health system with a mission of service. We believe that the key to providing truly excellent health care is to partner with our patients and their families, building a system of care that is effective, affordable, and valuable to everyone who is touched by it.

• Oversee daily Transportation operations and supervises personnel.
• Recommends and executes personnel action; updates staff and unit schedules.
• Assigns vehicles and coordinates transport of patients and materials across Christiana Care sites.
• Maintains departmental operations and attends meetings in the Director's absence.
• Serves as liaison between staff, Public Safety, and Director.
• Ensures compliance with Christiana Care policies and safety procedures.
• Manages transportation data and develops custom reports using Microsoft Office applications.
• Orders inventory such as supplies, uniforms, and equipment.
• Picks up vehicles, supplies, parts, and invoices from vendors.
• Maintains drivers' files for DOT compliance.
• Provides ongoing staff training and development.
• Initiates and monitors projects to improve efficiency, communication, and patient satisfaction.
• Schedules work, set priorities, and organize tasks for deadline compliance.
• Reports unsafe conditions or activities promptly and ensures adherence to safety practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and experience requirements:

Bachelor's degree required

Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in fleet vehicle operations

5 - 7 years of experience in the transportation field

CDL license with a Passenger endorsement preferred

An active medical card is required within three (3) months of employment

Knowledge of current state and federal regulations related to vehicle operations and Transportation department drivers.

Knowledge of Christiana Care policies and procedures.

Knowledge of department scheduling and priorities necessary for maintaining sufficient staff and ensuring job completion and customer satisfaction.

Knowledge of manufacturer's guidelines and Christiana Care procedures for preventative vehicle maintenance and repairs.

Knowledge of safety procedures relevant to vehicle repair.

Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and methods.

Mechanical Knowledge of light and heavy-duty vehicles

Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to change.

Ability to use tact, judgment, and diplomacy.

Ability to move quickly and demonstrate ambidextrous manual dexterity.

Ability to operate Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Ability to supervise personnel and organize projects efficiently and effectively.

Skill in using automotive mechanic hand tools

Skill in defensive driving and evaluating employees' defensive driving abilities.

Skill in both oral and written communication.

Lifting, pushing, and pulling heavy objects at various times. Sitting for long durations.

All indoor and outdoor areas in and around vehicles may be accessed as needed for repairs. Work may involve exposure to hot fluids and surfaces, rotating equipment, electrical systems, high-pressure gases and fluids, various chemicals and cleaners, fumes, dust, and dirt.

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• 403(b)
• Generous paid time off
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and extraordinary discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

ChristianaCare was recognized as one of "America's 100 Best Hospitals" by Healthgrades, selected as one of the Most Wired Hospitals in the US by the American Hospital Association, and ranked by US News & World Report as the #3 'Best Hospital' in the Philadelphia region out of more than 90 hospitals. To learn more click on this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZtpU0ib3t8

ChristianaCare Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/