Transportation Supervisor

Daniels Sharpsmart Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid short-term disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Daniels Health in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a hands-on Transportation Supervisor to lead a driver team and ensure safe, efficient operations at our medical waste facility.

You will manage routes, performance evaluations, and cross-functional communication while maintaining safety and cost controls, with occasional driving as needed. This full-time role supports continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a transportation supervisory role or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and safety compliance.
• Proven ability to reduce costs and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily pre-departure support: load trucks, verify manifests and routes, conduct quality checks.
• Monitor driver routing and productivity to meet service standards.
• Maintain strong communication between plant operations, sales, and field service teams.
• Conduct daily route debriefs to resolve issues and improve customer service.
• Manage driver performance, conduct evaluations, and support professional development.
• Coordinate vehicle servicing and resolve equipment issues to maintain fleet performance.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and company safety standards.
• Oversee quality checks on all products loaded/unloaded from trucks.
• Control operational costs by managing headcount, overtime, and route efficiency.
• Step in as a driver when needed to maintain service continuity.

Skills

Transportation management

Team leadership

Logistics coordination

DOT regulations

Safety compliance

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead with purpose. Drive logistics excellence. Make healthcare safer. Daniels Health is seeking a hands-on Transportation Supervisor to lead our driver team at our medical waste treatment facility in Grand Rapids, MI. This role is ideal for a motivational leader who thrives in a fast-paced, service-driven environment and is passionate about safety, operational efficiency, and team development. We're on a mission to make healthcare safer. Daniels Health provides reusable medical waste containers designed to reduce needlestick injuries and support sustainability. After use, we professionally clean and sanitize each container for reuse, while responsibly disposing of medical waste at our treatment facilities. Our closed-loop system ensures safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility for our customers.

What You'll Do:

• Provide daily pre-departure support: load trucks, verify manifests and routes, conduct quality checks, and lead weekly safety meetings
• Monitor driver routing and productivity, ensuring adherence to assigned routes and service standards
• Maintain strong communication between plant operations, sales, and field service teams
• Conduct daily route debriefs to resolve issues and improve customer service
• Manage driver performance, conduct evaluations, and support professional development
• Coordinate vehicle servicing and resolve equipment issues to maintain fleet performance
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and Daniels's safety standards
• Oversee quality checks on all products loaded/unloaded from trucks
• Control operational costs by managing headcount, overtime, and route efficiency
• Step in as a driver when needed to maintain service continuity

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 3-5 years in a transportation management or supervisory role
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations, log books, and safety compliance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, or flex hours as needed
• Valid DOT medical certificate (or ability to obtain)
• Proven experience improving processes and reducing operational costs
• Ability to safely load, block, and secure cargo

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• 24+ months of commercial driving experience (preferred but not required)
• Experience in logistics, waste management, or regulated service industries
• Background in customer service and operational planning

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Industry Leader: Over 20 years of excellence in medical waste management with top-tier NPS and delivery-reliability scores

401K Matching: 50% employer match on up to 6% contribution (up to 3% employer contribution), with match starting Day 1, 5 year vesting schedule

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage effective Day 1; paid short-term disability; company-sponsored life insurance; and more

Job Stability: As an essential healthcare service provider, we're recession-proof and non-seasonal

Permanent Role: Full-time, Monday- Friday

Empowering, visionary culture: We think differently, act boldly, and value authenticity, creativity, and trust. Our team thrives on innovation, agility, and purpose-driven work, where every unique talent contributes to meaningful impact in healthcare

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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