Transportation Manager

Apria Healthcare; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader in healthcare services is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure timely delivery of medical products. This role focuses on creating a positive work environment, enhancing team engagement, and driving continuous improvement in logistics processes. As a key player in the organization, you will manage a diverse team, cultivate a culture of excellence, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Join a company committed to improving patient care and enhancing the quality of life for individuals at home. If you're passionate about logistics and team leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) eligibility after 30 days

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with 2 years supervisory experience.
• Valid CDL with Hazardous Materials endorsement may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Logistics department to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Promote compliance with regulatory requirements and vehicle safety.
• Cultivate a positive, inclusive work environment for employees.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Decision Making

Relationship Building

Strategic Thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory Management Software

Routing Software

Job description

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 50+ facilities across the US and 18,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.

Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates.

Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:

1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day
2. 401(k), eligibility after 30 days of employment
3. Employee stock purchase plan
4. Tuition reimbursement
5. Development opportunities to grow your career with a global company

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Apria Healthcare’s mission is to improve the quality of life for our patients at home. We are looking for empathetic, thoughtful and compassionate people, to meet the needs of our patients. Already an industry leader in healthcare services, we provide home respiratory services and select medical equipment to help our patients sleep better, breathe better, heal faster, and thrive longer.

Managers will manage full-time/part-time employees and drive continuous improvement of processes and procedures across the organization. Most importantly, this position nurtures culture and engagement while overseeing strategies focused on improving the overall experience of employees and patients. Key responsibilities for creating a positive, employee-centric environment include:

1. Cultivating and promoting a culture that reinforces Apria’s vision and core values by creating a diverse, inclusive and psychologically safe work environment.
2. Creating an inspiring team atmosphere with an open communication culture.
3. Maintaining a big picture perspective; able to link programs, activities, and communications in ways that support a cohesive employee experience.
4. Setting clear, concise, and attainable team goals.
5. Motivating team members to be fully engaged and to perform at their fullest potential.
6. Leading by example with clear direction, candid feedback, and a communication style that results in trust and optimism.
7. Recognizing high performance and rewarding accomplishments.
8. Encouraging creativity.
9. Suggesting and organizing team-building activities.

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager, Branch Logistics performs, plans, and coordinates the daily activity of all Logistics personnel and functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manages the Logistics department for the branch to optimize timely and accurate delivery of products.
2. Promotes staff compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, where applicable, including, but not limited to, providing documents for the driver qualification file and abiding by hours of service, daily log, hazardous materials (placarding, training and shipping papers).
3. Promotes vehicle safety, including daily vehicle inspections and reports, and maintenance regulations.
4. Manages daily and on-call Delivery employee schedules.
5. Completes daily route preparation.
6. Assigns additional routes as patient and referral requests are received. May occasionally perform Delivery responsibilities when needed.
7. Performs special projects such as researching methods to improve productivity and cut costs in the branch distribution function.
8. May work with Corporate Purchasing on the ordering of special equipment and new products.
9. Solves problems involving Delivery staff shortages, route changes, and loading equipment.
10. Monitors and/or maintains close contact with Delivery staff throughout the day to troubleshoot problems and facilitate the completion of routes in a timely and accurate manner.
11. Manage the proper and efficient loading of trucks and assist with loading trucks when necessary.
12. Assists with special orders and equipment.
13. Maintains daily vehicle maintenance logs and incident reports.
14. Maintains proper levels of stock in the warehouse to ensure maximum profitability.
15. Performs minor equipment repair and maintenance, as required, and maintains equipment documentation.
16. Responds to inquiries from patients, referral sources, vendors and Delivery staff regarding equipment orders, patient problems and delivery-related incidents.
17. Perform on-call duties, as needed.
18. Manage multiple branch locations, as needed.
19. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Typically supervises a team of supervisors and primarily nonexempt employees.
2. Responsible for hiring, coaching, and performance management of subordinate staff.
3. Ensures that all direct reports and their subordinates are maintaining acceptable performance levels.
4. Conducts Staff meetings regularly to review new business requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Two years of related supervisory experience or equivalent.
3. Minimum of three years driving history required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations

1. May be required to hold a valid CDL with Hazardous Materials endorsement.
2. May be required to satisfy DOT requirements for operating a commercial motor vehicle.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

1. Outstanding verbal and written communicator: demonstrated ability to simplify complex ideas, tell a compelling story using data, and create and deliver compelling presentations for senior leadership.
2. Exemplary relationship builder and team player: experience building successful partnerships and influencing stakeholders and colleagues, with direct authority, to drive projects forward.
3. Accomplished problem solver: creative yet pragmatic, with ability to effectively problem-solve anticipated and unexpected challenges.
4. Strong results driver: consistently delivers flawless execution and high-quality deliverables despite ambiguity, at times managing simultaneous projects with competing priorities.
5. Excellent strategic thinker: ability to synthesize multiple inputs, use incomplete information to get to the crux of issues, and step back and see the bigger picture.
6. Decision-making skills.
7. Knowledge of DOT, FDA, and OSHA regulations.
8. Time management skills.

Computer Skills

1. Microsoft Office programs.
2. Inventory management software.
3. Routing software.

Language Skills

1. English (reading, writing, verbal).

Mathematical Skills

1. Basic problem solving (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Frequent lifting/carrying 10 - 160 lbs.
2. Frequent pushing/pulling 20 lbs – 60 lbs.
3. Frequent sitting/standing/bending/stooping/squatting/kneeling/rotating/twisting.
4. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, night (low to limited light) vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
5. Manual dexterity.
6. Ability to communicate well with others.
7. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

The physical demands described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER INFORMATION

The essential duties and responsibilities, physical requirements, and work environment described above are representative of those typically required for this position but may vary depending on staffing and business needs at specific locations. The inclusion or omission of a specific duty or physical requirement is, therefore, not determinative of whether that function is essential to a specific individual’s position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to assist or enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.