Transportation Supervisor — Fleet Lead & Safety Champion

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Job Stability

Job summary

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a hands-on Transportation Supervisor to lead our driver team at a medical waste treatment facility. You will drive safety, efficiency, and service excellence while coaching staff and coordinating routes.

This role requires 3–5 years of supervision, knowledge of DOT rules, and the ability to work weekends. You will balance cost control with fleet performance and occasionally drive to ensure coverage.

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.

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

Supervisory experience

DOT regulations

Safety compliance

Flexibility (weekends)

Load/secure cargo

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a hands-on Transportation Supervisor to lead our driver team at a medical waste treatment facility. You will drive safety, efficiency, and service excellence while coaching staff and coordinating routes.

This role requires 3–5 years of supervision, knowledge of DOT rules, and the ability to work weekends. You will balance cost control with fleet performance and occasionally drive to ensure coverage.