Onsite Logistics & Transportation Supervisor - Indy

Russell Tobin; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Tobin is seeking a Transportation & Logistics Supervisor in Indianapolis, IN. The role oversees daily transportation operations, ensuring timely, compliant movement of materials and medical samples across the supply chain.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in logistics or transportation, strong leadership, and a solid grasp of regulatory and safety requirements. This contract role offers onsite work with overtime expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, distribution, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of transportation operations, distribution processes, and supply chain principles.
• Experience working with transportation tracking systems, logistics metrics, and operational reporting.
• Knowledge of regulatory, quality, and safety requirements within logistics and transportation environments.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day transportation and logistics operations to ensure service reliability and supply continuity.
• Coordinate transportation activities, distribution flows, and service execution to meet business and customer requirements.
• Manage transportation resources and tracking systems to improve visibility, traceability, and operational control.
• Monitor transportation performance, asset utilization, and shipment tracking data.
• Resolve routine operational issues and support daily logistics decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, quality, safety, and handling requirements.
• Maintain product integrity and chain-of-custody standards throughout transportation activities.
• Identify and recommend process, system, and vendor improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and cost effectiveness.
• Support cost management initiatives while maintaining service levels and operational standards.
• Lead team performance, provide coaching and development opportunities, and align workloads to support business priorities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Russell Tobin is seeking a Transportation & Logistics Supervisor in Indianapolis, IN. The role oversees daily transportation operations, ensuring timely, compliant movement of materials and medical samples across the supply chain.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in logistics or transportation, strong leadership, and a solid grasp of regulatory and safety requirements. This contract role offers onsite work with overtime expectations.