Distribution Fleet Supervisor - Columbus, OH

Vantive•Obetz, OH

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Requirements

1-2 years experience DOT/transportation experience to ensure fleet driver compliance or on the job relevant experience working with driver positions.
Demonstrated excellent leadership, interpersonal, planning and communication skills.
Customer orientation, collaboration skills and the ability to prioritize major improvement activities.
Ability to think innovatively and strategically.
Ability to work independently and work in a matrix environment.
Ability to set performance standards to meet budgetary targets.
Results oriented and able to work collaboratively with counterparts in other functions.
Proficient in multiple computer applications including but not limited to Excel, Power Point, Word, DOT on board computers, and warehouse management systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily activities of transportation private fleet, routing operations, and commercial operations.
Maintain budget requirements, staffing, talent management, equipment, driver/route scheduling, securing back up labor, training & DOT compliance.
Implement facility/region initiatives to optimize transportation expenses and provide analysis and consultation to facility/region level management on transportation expenses and issues.
Develop and implement policies, systems and procedures to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the operation.
Coordinate the activities of the Traffic operation with other internal departments, third party vendors, and customers.
Supervises drivers one or more operations sites.
Supervise employee workload and objectives as required to optimize staff effectiveness.
Act as liaison between customers, distribution, internal Supply chain, sales, marketing, field service, accounting, and external vendors to resolve status, production, delivery and billing inquiries.
Accountable for employee and operational compliance with established internal policies and practices, as well as divisional, state and federal healthcare regulatory requirements including EH&S, OSHA, FDA, EPA, and DOT.
Ensure all new employees are properly trained.
May be involved in delivery of staff training as needed.
Responsible for all aspects of staffing (recruiting, interviewing, and selection) and talent management (performance management and activities to achieve performance objectives).
Review and answer inquiries from customer service, customers, sales, and vendors.
Uses judgment and diplomacy to handle complaints, make adjustments and resolve issues.
Escalation point for employees for problems requiring special handling.
Contact parties involved and take necessary action to resolve problems.
Take proactive steps as appropriate.
May participate in budget and forecasting processes.
Administer and support all standard operating procedures, regulations and quality procedures.
Required to travel as necessary to offsite locations.