Transportation Supervisor: Fleet Lead & Safety Champion

Daniels Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Job summary

Daniels Health is seeking a hands-on Transportation Supervisor to lead our driver team at our medical waste treatment facility in Indianapolis, IN. This role focuses on safety, operational efficiency, and developing a high-performing team.

You will manage routes, monitor performance, and ensure DOT compliance while controlling costs. The position is on-site with a Monday– Friday schedule and occasional weekend coverage as needed.

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).

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 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.

Skills

Transportation management

Safety compliance

DOT regulations

Microsoft Excel

Team leadership

Route optimization

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Daniels Health is seeking a hands-on Transportation Supervisor to lead our driver team at our medical waste treatment facility in Indianapolis, IN. This role focuses on safety, operational efficiency, and developing a high-performing team.

You will manage routes, monitor performance, and ensure DOT compliance while controlling costs. The position is on-site with a Monday– Friday schedule and occasional weekend coverage as needed.