Manager, Transportation

NBCUniversal is seeking a Manager of Transportation to join the Studio Operations team in Universal City, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and supporting a team that includes Local 399 Class A/B/C drivers, dispatchers, mechanics, DOT administrators, and service personnel. You will oversee vehicle rental scheduling, process accounts payable and receivable invoices, manage a fleet of production vehicles, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and build strong relationships with production teams, including Television and Features, as well as internal departments. This position requires an independent, self-motivated individual who can effectively support and enhance daily operations while leading by example. You will work closely with the local studio operations teams and collaborate across off-site locations to drive success. What You’ll Do: Mentor, guide, and assist a direct team that is responsible for DOT compliance, mechanical work, Class A/B/C drivers, operations support, fleet management, and billing administration Manage operations and staff members to ensure compliance and proper mitigations are in place to support company policies and procedures, safety rules, and state and federally mandated regulations such as registrations, motor carrier permit compliance, IFTA, Tax obligations, and vehicle registrations Develop and maintain relationships across the production spectrum including direct crew, finance, management, and other internal business units Maintain production fleet, including ongoing fleet analysis to maximize utilization of owned, leased, and rented vehicle fleet to meet intercompany production requirements by capturing all transportation requirements for all NBCU Universal Productions Review financial reports and process alignment, ensuring billing and AP policies are in place, while addressing billing and invoice disputes for accuracy and timely processing Coordinate with the Accounts Payable Clerk and Billing Supervisor on month-end/quarter-end accruals and physical inventory reporting Lead CapEx processes, including preparing business cases, Capital Requests, ROI analysis, tracking and managing of your purchases, and reporting progress across these areas Plan, implement, and measure budgets, developing KPIs which meet operational targets Manage performance of employees with emphasis on productivity, efficiency, and OCF Lead special projects across Operations teams to support Compliance, Sustainability, Safety, and general Operations