Sr Transportation Manager

About the role

Reporting to the Regional Director of MedTrans, the Senior Manager is responsible for operational support and supervision of either multiple branch locations or a single mega-large branch location. This position interacts with cross-functional teams including Sales, HR, Customer Service, and Branch Personnel to provide MedTrans services while controlling expenses and ensuring proper communication between drivers, branch, and corporate management. The role ensures compliance with all state Department of Transportation (DOT) and company regulations and adapts MedTrans capabilities to deliver efficient, high-quality transportation services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and mentor staff through on-boarding, open communication, training, development opportunities, and performance management processes.
• Build and maintain employee morale and motivation; ensure the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies.
• Develop and grow the local MedTrans management structure in each location to ensure proper bench strength and direct driver engagement.
• Perform route profitability and efficiency exercises to improve P&L and operational performance.
• Optimize daily routes and activities based on branch and fleet workloads and available customer order information to maximize fleet asset utilization.
• Ensure compliance with all DOT and company regulations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with regional and local leadership, including the Medline Sales Force and Branch Operations Management.
• Ensure drivers are properly trained according to MedTrans requirements.
• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the assigned MedTrans fleet.
• Ensure 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.
• Review financial metrics monthly and quarterly.
• Develop cost-reduction initiatives for the branch.
• Visit Medline customers (with or without Sales) to discuss operational issues and improve delivery service.
• Oversee major projects, programs, or outcomes with budget responsibility.
• Interpret and execute policies for departments/projects; develop, recommend, and implement new policies or modifications to existing policies.
• Provide general guidelines and parameters for staff functioning.
• Hire staff, recommend pay increases, perform performance reviews, train and develop staff, estimate personnel needs, assign work, ensure completion dates, and interpret and apply organizational policies.

Requirements

• Experience managing and dispatching drivers and using routing software.
• At least 5 years of experience coaching, mentoring, and training staff.
• Intermediate knowledge of transportation costing and motor carrier operations.
• Basic skill level in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to move, lift, and carry supplies/equipment up to 50 lbs and 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

• Bachelor’s degree.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $116,000.00 - $174,000.00 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible.

Benefits

• Health insurance, life and disability coverage.
• 401(k) contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, and Employee Service Corp (for employees working less than 30 hours per week).