MedTrans Manager - Full-time

Description

MedTrans Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient operation of the assigned MedTrans fleet, with due regard for customer needs. The responsibilities of this position will include but are not limited to overseeing driver's performance, ensuring proper communication between the drivers, Branch, and Corporate Management, the implementation of new routes, insuring compliance with all DOT and Company regulations, and adapting MedTrans capabilities to provide efficient high quality Transportation Service, and working with MedTrans Corporate to develop policies and procedures that will result in efficient operations. The MedTrans Manager will be the primary leader of software implementation at the local level and focus on developing the local MedTrans team to maximize its usage. The MedTrans Manager will possess the communication, analytical, and customer service skills necessary to regularly visit Medline customers (with or without Sales) to discuss operational issues and improve delivery service. This position will be directly responsible for MedTrans profitability as well as the % of Medline sales delivered by the Private Fleet.
Qualification

• Directly manage, coach, and develop the supervisor and administrative positions within the local fleet
• Identify ways to improve operations, routes, capacities, costs, and asset requirements
• Develop operating plans for new routes with due regard for all regulatory requirements, and any safety concerns
• Plan for optimized daily routes and activities based on Branch/Fleet workloads, and available customer order information
• Integrate new and any existing routes to optimize utilization of ALL assets
• Work with internal MedTrans personnel, Branch Management, to ensure all assets, are in place
• Work with MedTrans Corporate to ensure availability of Drivers and assets to meet commitments
• Interview/ evaluate new driver applicants when needed and forward recommendations to Branch Management and MedTrans Senior Director
• In conjunction with Branch Director, schedule, direct, and coach or counsel MedTrans team members as needed. In addition, perform regular driver ride-a-longs to enhance open two-way communication of Management’s expectations of our drivers while promoting a positive work environment
• Ensure proper reporting of all activities and adherence to policies
• Potential to fill-in as supervisor and/or driver in emergency situations
• Conduct regularly scheduled driver safety meetings at local level
• Develop and maintain working relationships with; Sales, Customers, Vendors, Branch Management, MedTrans Corporate HQ, and Human Resources
• 4 year college degree, relevant experience accepted in lieu of education. 3-5 years supervisory experience
• Candidate must have a high sense of urgency and customer service
• Ability to effectively speak before groups of team members and customers of Medline
• Understanding of fleet expense, fleet pricing, and motor carrier operations
• CDL “A” preferred