Transportation Manager

Job Summary Oversee and manage local drivers ensuring proper communication between drivers, Branch and Corporate Management. Implement new routes. Ensure compliance with all state Department of Transportation (DOT) and Company regulations and adapt MedTrans capabilities to provide efficient high quality Transportation Service. Job Description Responsibilities Optimize daily routes and activities based on Branch and Fleet workloads and available Customer order information to maximize the utility of all Fleet assets. Ensure compliance with all DOT and Company regulations. Ensure drivers are properly trained according to MedTrans requirements and ensure the safe and efficient operation of the assigned MedTrans fleet. Ensure that all equipment is properly maintained in accordance with the MedTrans vehicle maintenance policy. Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with drivers as required by DOT or company policy. Develop and mentor staff through on-boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes; build and maintain employee morale and motivation; ensure the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies. Visit Medline customers (with or without Sales) to discuss operational issues and improve delivery service. Required Experience Education High school diploma or equivalent. Work Experience Experience managing and dispatching drivers and use of routing software. Intermediate knowledge of Transportation Costing and Motor Carrier Operations. Basic level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: opening a workbook, inserting a row, selecting font style and size, formatting cells as currency, using copy, paste and save functions, aligning text, selecting cells, renaming a worksheet, inserting a column, selecting a chart style, inserting a worksheet, setting margins, selecting page orientation, using spell check and/or printing worksheets). Basic skill level in Microsoft PowerPoint (for example: inserting, rearranging, hiding and deleting slides, navigating between slides, increasing list level, adding, centering and editing text, changing views, inserting a table or a note, moving objects, printing outline view and/or running a slide show). Basic level skill in Microsoft Word (for example: opening a document, cutting, pasting and aligning text, selecting font type and size, changing margins and column width, sorting, inserting bullets, pictures and dates, using find and replace, undo, spell check, track changes, review pane and/or print functions). Knowledge of Transportation Costing and Motor Carrier Operations. Ability to move, lift, carry supplies/equipment up to 50 lbs and may have to occasionally lift up to 75 lbs. Must be able to stand for a minimum of 8 hours and up to 12 hours per day for up to 6 days a week. Preferred Qualifications At least 2 years of experience coaching, mentoring and training staff. Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. The anticipated salary range for this position: $101,000.00 - $152,000.00 Annual The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold. Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here. Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr