Healthcare Logistics Supervisor - First Shift

Daniels Health; Shakopee (MN); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniels Health in Shakopee, MN, seeks a Transportation Supervisor for a first-shift role supporting frontline healthcare workers. You will oversee daily driver routing, vehicle maintenance, safety compliance, and cost controls while coordinating with plant ops, sales, and field service teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a supervisory role, a valid DOT medical certificate, and a clean DMV record, with CDL and routing software experience considered a strong plus.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and professional interaction with the public.
• 3+ years in a management or supervisory role.
• Clean 10-year DMV record (dated within the last 30 days).
• Valid DOT medical certificate (or ability to obtain one).
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, log books, and safe cargo handling.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, or flex hours based on operational needs.
• Must be able to reliably commute to the Shakopee, MN plant.
• 24+ months of verifiable commercial driving experience.
• CDL certification.
• Experience driving in healthcare, food & beverage, or retail industries.
• Experience with routing and dispatch software (Samsara, Omnitracs) highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily pre-departure support including truck loading, manifest checks, transporter quality checks, and weekly tailgate safety meetings
• Monitor and support driver routing to maximize productivity and address any route-related issues
• Maintain strong communication between plant operations, sales, and field service teams
• Conduct daily route debriefs to resolve service issues and improve customer satisfaction
• Manage driver performance, conduct evaluations, and support ongoing development
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance and resolve equipment issues to ensure optimal performance
• Ensure driver compliance with safety regulations and perform quality checks on all loaded/unloaded products
• Control operational costs by managing headcount, limiting overtime, and optimizing driver performance

Skills

Customer service

Management experience

DOT regulations

Flex hours

Commute to site

Commercial driving

Education

CDL certification

Tools

Samsara

Omnitracs

Routing software

Job description

Daniels Health in Shakopee, MN, seeks a Transportation Supervisor for a first-shift role supporting frontline healthcare workers. You will oversee daily driver routing, vehicle maintenance, safety compliance, and cost controls while coordinating with plant ops, sales, and field service teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a supervisory role, a valid DOT medical certificate, and a clean DMV record, with CDL and routing software experience considered a strong plus.