Transportation Supervisor at Daniels Health – Litchfield, Illinois
Daniels Health
Litchfield, Illinois, 62056, United States
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About This Position
Transportation Supervisor
What Youll Do:
Lead with purpose. Drive logistics excellence. Make healthcare safer.
Daniels Health is seeking a hands-on Transportation Supervisor to lead our driver team at our medical waste treatment facility in Litchfield, IL. This role is ideal for a motivational leader who thrives in a fast-paced, service-driven environment and is passionate about safety, operational efficiency, and team development.
Were on a mission to make healthcare safer. Daniels Health provides reusable medical waste containers designed to reduce needlestick injuries and support sustainability. After use, we professionally clean and sanitize each container for reuse, while responsibly disposing of medical waste at our treatment facilities. Our closed-loop system ensures safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility for our customers.
- 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
- 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
- Proven experience improving processes and reducing operational costs
- Ability to safely load, block, and secure cargo
- 24+ months of commercial driving experience
- Valid DOT medical certificate (or ability to obtain)
- Experience in logistics, waste management, or regulated service industries
- Background in customer service and operational planning
- Industry Leader: Over 20 years of excellence in medical waste management with top-tier NPS and delivery-reliability scores
- 401K Matching: 50% employer match on up to 6% contribution (up to 3% employer contribution), with match starting Day 1, 5 year vesting schedule
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage effective Day 1; paid short-term disability; company-sponsored life insurance; and more
- Job Stability: As an essential healthcare service provider, were recession-proof and non-seasonal
- Permanent Role: Full-time, Monday- Friday
- Empowering, visionary culture: We think differently, act boldly, and value authenticity, creativity, and trust. Our team thrives on innovation, agility, and purpose-driven work, where every unique talent contributes to meaningful impact in healthcare
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Wed love to hear from you! Click Apply to start your journey with Daniels Health. Our hiring process includes a brief video intro call, on-site interview, and a final video interview. Were excited to meet candidates who are passionate about service and eager to grow.
Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
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Litchfield, Illinois, 62056, United States
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