Transportation Supervisor

McKesson Corporation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Annual bonus

Long-term incentives

Job summary

McKesson Corporation in Raleigh, NC seeks a Transportation Leader to oversee the daily operations of the transportation team, ensuring efficient delivery of goods and strict safety adherence. Tentative shift: Mon-Fri, 5/6a start time.

You’ll supervise drivers, plan routes, monitor performance, and maintain records while coordinating with warehousing and customer service to maintain seamless logistics. Competitive compensation and total rewards apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in transportation operations, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, federal motor carrier safety regulations, and other relevant transportation laws.
• Proficiency in transportation management systems (TMS) and other logistics software.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record. CDL preferred.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of drivers and transportation personnel.
• Plan, organize, and dispatch routes for inbound and outbound shipments, optimizing for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor driver performance, including adherence to schedules, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance (e.g., DOT).
• Investigate and resolve transportation‑related issues, such as delivery delays, damages, or customer complaints.
• Maintain accurate transportation records, including driver logs, mileage reports, and vehicle maintenance schedules.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local transportation regulations and company safety standards.
• Collaborate with warehousing, inventory, and customer service departments to ensure seamless logistics operations.
• Conduct regular vehicle inspections and coordinate maintenance and repairs to ensure fleet reliability.
• Implement and enforce company policies and procedures related to transportation operations.
• Participate in the hiring, performance evaluation, and disciplinary processes for transportation staff.

Skills

Leadership

DOT regulations knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in Logistics or related field

Tools

TMS

Fleet maintenance scheduling software

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

Oversees and coordinates the daily operations of a transportation team, ensuring efficient and timely delivery of goods while adhering to safety regulations and company policies.

Tentative Shift: Monday - Friday, 5 / 6a start time

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of drivers and transportation personnel.
• Plan, organize, and dispatch routes for inbound and outbound shipments, optimizing for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor driver performance, including adherence to schedules, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance (e.g., DOT).
• Investigate and resolve transportation‑related issues, such as delivery delays, damages, or customer complaints.
• Maintain accurate transportation records, including driver logs, mileage reports, and vehicle maintenance schedules.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local transportation regulations and company safety standards.
• Collaborate with warehousing, inventory, and customer service departments to ensure seamless logistics operations.
• Conduct regular vehicle inspections and coordinate maintenance and repairs to ensure fleet reliability.
• Implement and enforce company policies and procedures related to transportation operations.
• Participate in the hiring, performance evaluation, and disciplinary processes for transportation staff.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in transportation operations, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, federal motor carrier safety regulations, and other relevant transportation laws.
• Proficiency in transportation management systems (TMS) and other logistics software.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
  • Valid driver's license and a clean driving record. CDL preferred.
  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
  • Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

  We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here.

  Our Base Pay Range for this position

  $57,800 - $96,400

  McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

  McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

  McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

  McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) [e-mail] or (Canada) [e-mail]. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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