Senior Transportation Manager

Medline Industries, LP

. Provide operational support and supervision for multiple branch locations or a single mega-large branch location .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $116,000 - $174,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational support and supervision within transportation management, focusing on compliance with DOT regulations, staff development, and route optimization to enhance efficiency and profitability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Driver ManagementRouting Software ProficiencyTransportation Costing KnowledgeStaff Coaching and MentoringDOT Compliance

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Hard Skills

Driver DispatchingRoute OptimizationPerformance ManagementFinancial Metrics ReviewCost-Reduction InitiativesFleet UtilizationOperational SupportStaff TrainingPerformance ReviewsPolicy Development

Soft Skills

Employee MotivationCommunicationLeadershipTeam DevelopmentRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Industry Keywords

MedTrans ServicesMotor Carrier OperationsDOT RegulationsBranch Operations ManagementP&L Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide operational support and supervision for multiple branch locations or a single mega-large branch location
Interact with Sales, HR, Customer Service and Branch Personnel
Provide MedTrans services while controlling expenses and ensuring communication between drivers, Branch and Corporate Management
Adapt MedTrans capabilities to provide efficient, high-quality transportation service
Develop and mentor staff through onboarding, communication, training, development and performance management
Build and maintain employee morale and motivation and ensure appropriate staffing
Develop and grow local MedTrans management structures
Perform route profitability and efficiency exercises to improve P&L and efficiency performance
Optimize daily routes and activities to maximize fleet utilization
Ensure compliance with DOT and Company regulations
Maintain relationships with regional and local leadership, Medline Sales Force and Branch Operations Management
Ensure drivers are properly trained and fleet operations are safe and efficient
Ensure equipment is maintained according to vehicle maintenance policy
Conduct scheduled driver meetings
Review financial metrics monthly and quarterly
Develop branch cost-reduction initiatives
Visit Medline customers to discuss operational issues and improve delivery service
Manage through multiple Managers and/or Supervisors
Oversee major projects/programs/outcomes and budgets
Interpret, execute and develop department/project policies
Hire staff, recommend pay increases, conduct performance reviews, train staff, estimate personnel needs, assign work and ensure policy consistency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience managing and dispatching drivers and use of routing software
At least 5 years of experience coaching, mentoring and training staff
Intermediate knowledge of Transportation Costing and Motor Carrier Operations
Basic level skill in Microsoft Excel
Basic skill level in Microsoft PowerPoint
Basic level skill in Microsoft Word
Must ensure compliance with all state Department of Transportation (DOT) and Company regulations
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive total rewards package
Continuing education & training
Bonus and/or incentive eligibility
Health insurance
Life and disability insurance
401(k) contributions
Paid time off
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups
Employee Service Corp.
Career growth opportunities