Distribution Supply Chain Fleet Supervisor - Waukegan, IL

Vantive Health LLC; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantive Health LLC is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee daily operations of their private fleet. This role involves managing routing, staffing, and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience and be adept at coordinating with various departments to optimize transportation expenses.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of DOT/transportation experience.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of transportation operations.
• Develop and implement policies for operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Customer-oriented

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

DOT onboard computers

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Your Role at Vantive:

Supervise daily activities of transportation private fleet, routing operations, and commercial operations. Key responsibilities include maintaining budget requirements, staffing, talent management, equipment, driver/route scheduling, securing back up labor, training & DOT compliance. Qualified candidate will be responsible for implementing facility/region initiatives to optimize transportation expenses and provide analysis and consultation to facility/region level management on transportation expenses and issues.

What you'll be doing:

1. Develop and implement policies, systems and procedures to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the operation.
2. Coordinate the activities of the Traffic operation with other internal departments, third party vendors, and customers. Supervises drivers at one or more operations sites.
3. Supervise employee workload and objectives as required to optimize staff effectiveness.
4. Act as liaison between customers, distribution, internal Supply chain, sales, marketing, field service, accounting, and external vendors to resolve status, production, delivery and billing inquiries.
5. Ensure employee and operational compliance with internal policies and external regulations including EH&S, OSHA, FDA, EPA, and DOT.
6. Train new employees and participate in staffing, recruiting, interviewing, and performance management activities.
7. Handle inquiries from customer service, customers, sales, and vendors, using diplomacy to resolve issues.
8. Escalate problems requiring special handling and take necessary actions to resolve issues proactively.
9. Participate in budget and forecasting processes.
10. Support all standard operating procedures, regulations, and quality standards.
11. Travel as necessary to offsite locations.
12. Report to the Regional field manager for oversight and development.

What you'll bring:

1. Bachelor's degree desirable, but not required.
2. 1-2 years of DOT/transportation experience or relevant experience working with driver positions.
3. Excellent leadership, interpersonal, planning, and communication skills. Customer-oriented, collaborative, and strategic thinking abilities.
4. Ability to work independently and in a matrix environment.
5. Ability to set performance standards to meet budget targets.
6. Results-oriented with collaborative skills.
7. Proficiency in multiple computer applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, DOT onboard computers, and warehouse management systems.

Our compensation package includes an estimated base salary range of $72,000 to $99,000 annually, subject to market data, location, skills, and experience. For more details on pay and benefits, please speak with your recruiter.