Transportation Supervisor
Medline Industries, LP
Summary
Medline Industries, LP is a leading healthcare company driven by a simple purpose: Together, we make healthcare run better. We're seeking a Transportation Supervisor to lead the safe and efficient operation of an assigned fleet and help ensure reliable delivery service for our customers.
Job description
Job Summary
Medline Industries, LP is a leading healthcare company driven by a simple purpose: Together, we make healthcare run better. We're seeking a Transportation Supervisor to lead the safe and efficient operation of an assigned fleet and help ensure reliable delivery service for our customers.
In this role, you'll coordinate routes, schedules, dispatching, driver training, vehicle maintenance, and regulatory compliance while guiding day-to-day driver performance. If you're a dependable people leader with a relentless customer focus, sound judgment, and the agility to respond to changing delivery needs, we'd love to hear from you.
Major Responsibilities
- Optimize daily routes and activities based on branch and fleet workloads as well as available Customer order information.
- Ensure all drivers are properly trained according to MedTrans requirements.
- Ensure all equipment is properly maintained in accordance with the MedTrans vehicle maintenance policy.
- Recruit, hire, train and discipline all drivers.
- Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with drivers as required by DOT and/or company policy.
- Lead day-to-day activities of employees. Assign, monitor and review progress and accuracy of work, direct efforts and provide technical guidance on more complex issues.
Minimum Job Requirements
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification / Licensure: None
Work Experience: Experience managing and dispatching drivers and use of routing software. At least 2 years of experience coaching, mentoring and training staff.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Intermediate knowledge of Transportation Costing and Motor Carrier Operations. Basic level skill in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience managing and dispatching drivers
- Use of routing software
- At least 2 years of experience coaching, mentoring and training staff
- Intermediate knowledge of Transportation Costing and Motor Carrier Operations
- Basic skill level in Microsoft Excel
- Basic skill level in Microsoft PowerPoint
- Basic skill level in Microsoft Word
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Contributions
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Resource Groups
- Employee Service Corp
Company overview
Medline Industries, LP is the largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions in the United States. Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company serves all points of care including hospitals, extended care facilities, surgery centers, physician offices, home care agencies, and retailers. With over 550,000 medical products and clinical solutions, Medline operates in more than 125 countries and territories worldwide. The company employs approximately 35,000-43,000 people globally and generates annual revenues exceeding $21 billion. Medline's comprehensive portfolio includes medical devices, surgical supplies, wound care products, protective apparel, durable medical equipment, and sterilization solutions. The company combines manufacturing expertise with extensive distribution capabilities through its network of over 50 distribution centers across North America, providing integrated supply chain solutions that help healthcare organizations improve clinical, financial, and operational outcomes.