Transportation Supervisor

Daniels Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Paid short-term disability

Life Insurance

Job stability

Job summary

Daniels Health seeks a hands-on Transportation Supervisor to lead our driver team at the Grand Rapids, MI facility. You’ll drive safety, route efficiency, and fleet performance while developing a motivated team in a fast-paced healthcare logistics role.

Responsibilities include load and route planning, driver coaching, safety meetings, and cross-functional coordination with operations, sales, and field service. A strong emphasis on compliance and cost control guides daily decisions.

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).
• Experience improving processes and reducing costs.
• Ability to safely load, block, and secure cargo.

Responsibilities

• 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 routes and service standards.
• Maintain 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 development.
• Coordinate vehicle servicing and resolve equipment issues to maintain fleet performance.
• Ensure compliance with OHSA regulations and Daniels’ safety standards.
• Oversee quality checks on 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

DOT regulations

Microsoft Office

Weekend/flexible scheduling

Cargo loading/tying down

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’ 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.