Transportation Manager - Roman
AramarkJob Description Aramark Nexus is seeking an experienced Transportation Manager to lead transportation and shuttle operations at a new, large-scale workforce hospitality community located near Hereford, Texas, outside of Amarillo. This position is responsible for overseeing daily transportation operations, managing drivers and dispatchers, coordinating bus and shuttle services, and ensuring safe, reliable transportation between the workforce community and designated client work sites. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in transportation management, fleet operations, employee shuttle services, logistics, and Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance. We are looking for a hands-on leader who can build a strong team, establish efficient operating procedures, and deliver dependable transportation services in a fast-paced environment. This is an opportunity to help build and lead transportation operations for a growing project, with the support and resources of Aramark. Location: Near Hereford, TX, within driving distance of Amarillo, Texas. Job Responsibilities Direct and manage all daily transportation operations, including employee shuttle services, bus routes, driver scheduling, dispatch operations, and transportation between the workforce community and designated client sites. Recruit, hire, train, develop, and supervise transportation personnel, including drivers, dispatchers, supervisors, and other operational support staff. Establish and maintain efficient transportation schedules, routes, staffing plans, and operating procedures to meet changing workforce and client transportation requirements. Ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), and applicable federal, state, and local transportation requirements. Oversee driver qualifications, required training, regulatory documentation, recordkeeping, and transportation safety practices. Monitor daily transportation performance, service reliability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Partner with site leadership, client representatives, and other operational departments to address transportation needs, resolve service issues, and maintain strong working relationships. Provide leadership and oversight of transportation logistics, fleet utilization, vehicle readiness, and coordination of maintenance requirements to support safe and reliable operations. Manage transportation budgets, operating expenses, financial controls, and performance reporting while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and control costs. Develop short-term and long-term transportation plans that support workforce growth, operational changes, and future project requirements. Lead transportation safety initiatives, support environmental objectives, and ensure employees understand the safety and environmental responsibilities associated with their positions. Build a positive, accountable, and service-focused team culture through clear communication, coaching, performance management, and consistent operational leadership. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation management , fleet operations, shuttle services, bus operations, or a related transportation leadership position. Minimum of 5 years of supervisory or management experience leading a diverse workforce, including drivers, dispatchers, supervisors, or other transportation personnel. Strong working knowledge of DOT regulations, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), transportation compliance, and required regulatory recordkeeping. Demonstrated experience managing transportation logistics, route planning, dispatch operations, and complex operational schedules. Minimum of 3 years of experience with financial controls, budget management, cost analysis, or transportation operating expenses . Proven ability to recruit, train, develop, and lead transportati…