Transportation Supervisor: Fleet Safety & Operations Lead

Daniels Health; Ellenwood (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Daniels Health seeks a hands-on Transportation Supervisor to lead our driver team at our Ellenwood, GA facility. This role emphasizes safety, operational efficiency, and team development in a fast-paced healthcare logistics environment.

You will monitor routes, ensure DOT compliance, and partner with operations, sales, and field service to maintain service excellence. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday role with growth opportunities within our safety-conscious culture.

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: 24+ months of commercial driving experience; experience in logistics, waste management, or regulated service industries; background in customer service and operational planning.

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

Process improvement

Fleet operations

Team leadership

Load securing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Daniels Health seeks a hands-on Transportation Supervisor to lead our driver team at our Ellenwood, GA facility. This role emphasizes safety, operational efficiency, and team development in a fast-paced healthcare logistics environment.

You will monitor routes, ensure DOT compliance, and partner with operations, sales, and field service to maintain service excellence. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday role with growth opportunities within our safety-conscious culture.