Transportation Logistics Coordinator

State of Michigan; Saint Louis (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking a transportation coordinator to manage logistics and daily scheduling for multiple transportation cadres. The role involves ensuring accuracy in medication package handling, policy compliance, and cross‑department communication.

The position requires attention to detail, data analysis skills, and the ability to train new schedulers while coordinating maintenance and resource tracking.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of computer programs, databases, and data tracking methods.
• Knowledge of department policies.
• Ability to understand and utilize policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
• Ability to understand review and analyze resources available for transport.
• Ability to communicate with various staff and supervisors to accomplish goal and address concerns.
• Ability to develop and maintain reports and data.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage transportation logistics.
• Develop and maintain a daily transportation assignment schedule for Muskegon, St. Louis and Ionia cadres.
• Explain work instructions and revise procedures to meet needs.
• Answer inquiries via phone or email regarding transportation policies.
• Reconcile and sort medication packages for transportation and maintain the HUB worksheet.
• Coordinate and conduct orientation for new schedulers.
• Compile, review, and monitor financial and statistical data; monitor vehicle maintenance.
• Monitor staff training and update post orders and procedures.
• Create audit tools for Transportation Operations and develop data-tracking spreadsheets.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Skills

Data tracking

Policy understanding

Communication

Reporting

Education

High school diploma

Two years college substituted for experience

Bachelor’s degree substituted for experience

Job description

Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking a transportation coordinator to manage logistics and daily scheduling for multiple transportation cadres. The role involves ensuring accuracy in medication package handling, policy compliance, and cross‑department communication.

The position requires attention to detail, data analysis skills, and the ability to train new schedulers while coordinating maintenance and resource tracking.