Sr Transportation Manager

Medtrans LLC

Uxbridge (MA)

On-site

USD 116,000 - 174,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Service Corp

Job summary

Medline Industries seeks a Senior Manager to oversee MedTrans operations, supervising multiple branch locations or a mega branch. You will coordinate with Sales, HR, Customer Service and Branch Personnel to deliver service while controlling costs and ensuring DOT compliance.

You will optimize routes, mentor staff, and build a strong local MedTrans management structure, ensuring drivers are trained and operations run safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

Experience managing and dispatching drivers and use of 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
Basic skill level in Microsoft PowerPoint
Basic skill level in Microsoft Word

Responsibilities

Develop and mentor staff through onboarding, communication, training and performance management.
Grow the local MedTrans management structure and engage drivers.
Perform route profitability and efficiency exercises to improve P&L and efficiency.
Ensure DOT and company regulation compliance and maintain relationships with leadership.
Train drivers according to MedTrans requirements and ensure safe operation of fleet.
Maintain equipment per MedTrans policy and conduct regular driver meetings.
Review financial metrics and develop cost reduction initiatives for the branch.
Visit customers to discuss operational issues and improve delivery service.

Skills

Driver management

Dispatching drivers

Coaching & training

Budget oversight

Route optimization

Routing software

Excel basics

PowerPoint basics

Word basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Routing software

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Summary

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 to include, but not limited to Sales, HR, Customer Service and Branch Personnel. This position will be responsible for providing MedTrans services while keeping expenses under control and ensuring proper communication between drivers, Branch and Corporate Management. Ensure compliance with all state Department of Transportation (DOT) and Company regulations and adapt MedTrans capabilities to provide efficient high quality Transportation Service.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

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
Develop and grow the local MedTrans management structure in each location to ensure proper bench strength and direct driver engagement
Perform route profitability & efficiency exercises to improve P&L and efficiency performance Optimize daily routes and activities based on Branch and Fleet workloads and available Customer order information to maximize the utilization of all Fleet assets
Ensure compliance with all DOT and Company regulations Develop and maintain relationships with the regional and local leadership including 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 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
Review financial metrics monthly & quarterly Develop cost reduction initiatives for the branch
Visit Medline customers (with or without Sales) to discuss operational issues and improve delivery service

Management responsibilities

Typically manages through multiple Managers and/or Supervisors
Oversee major projects/programs/outcomes
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
Hiring staff, recommending pay increases, performing performance reviews, training and development of staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: None
Certification / Licensure: None
Work Experience: Experience managing and dispatching drivers and use of routing software. At least 5 years of experience coaching, mentoring and training staff.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Intermediate knowledge of Transportation Costing and Motor Carrier Operations. Basic level skill in Microsoft Excel Basic skill level in Microsoft PowerPoint Basic level skill in Microsoft Word

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree.
Certification / Licensure: None
Work Experience: None
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: None

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position: $116,000.00 - $174,000.00 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.

Benefits

health insurance
life and disability
401(k) contributions
paid time off
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups
Employee Service Corp

Diversity & Inclusion

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. Through our culture of belonging, our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time.