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Develop documentation for human resources professionals to manage a specific employment position. The materials you create would assist human resources professionals to choose, train, and develop successful employees toward helping the company meet its goals.

- Reference at least one human resources journal and at least one reputable Web site for human resources professionals, in addition to the text. Format references according to APA guidelines.
- The five project deliverable will all focus on a single employment position. The deliverables are as follows:

1. Executive summary
2. Presentation on job analysis
3. Tips for the selection process
4. Script for orienting new employees
5. Training proposal

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The solution develops a documentation for human resource professionals to manage a specific employment position.

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Transportation logistics manager position

Executive Summary

For the job of Transportation logistics manager following HR processes will be used to ensure Organization and Job fit for the candidates.

Primarily the job analysis of the post is done on basis of actual job content and the various functional proficiencies required by the persons. In prepared job description all the required skills and specific duties are incorporated. On basis of this a Job description with a brief about the working of organization and expectation from candidate is prepared. The job specification and exact qualification of for it is prepared. The entire content is advertised in print media.

The selection procedure is quite elaborate because this stage is an opportunity to get true talent in organization. The knowledge, aptitude, skills, soft skills and the attitude all are tested in several rounds, final round being matching of organization and individual's expectations.

Orientation is about familiarizing the Organization, the processes, personnel policies. Emphasis on orienting to values, vision and mission is there. The person's role in line with enhancing value to customers, the career path available is the other thing to which the persons are oriented.

Training areas are already identified at the time of selection. The elaborate ground work for preparing the relevant training program is done. Feed back at each level is taken to ensure that program is on track. The objectives, procedure, expectations of Organization after training are all explained. At various intervals evaluation is made about whether training has been able to achieve objectives and all learning is implemented in practical work. This is also used for preparing of future training programs. Use of Six Sigma technique for making the training design and delivery operationally efficient and strategically effective is also discussed. The training programs can be outsourced too to experience training organization, example of this is illustrated.
Job Analysis

Title of job: Transportation logistics manager

Job Description:

Corporation provides leading-edge transportation, logistics, and supply chain management solutions worldwide. Its Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) business segment enables customers to improve shareholder value and their customers' satisfaction by enhancing supply chain performance and reducing costs. The solutions involve management of the logistics pipeline as a synchronized, integrated process - from raw material supply to finished goods distribution. It offers comprehensive supply chain solutions, consulting, lead logistics management services and e-Business solutions that support customers' entire supply chains.
The job is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Transportation Logistics Manager who wants a challenging leadership role and to work with a winning team.

? This position is responsible for implementing solid process management in a logistics operation
? This position will manage and/or oversee a 24 hours cross dock operation that runs Monday-Saturday with a staff of about 100 employees which includes: 72 Drivers, 3 Dispatchers, and 20 Warehouse Workers, and 5 Administrative personnel.
? Other duties include: the management of total customer satisfaction through flawless execution and adherence to pre-established customer critical success factors,
? Management of all areas to include safety, DOT regulations, profit ...

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