Transportation Supervisor

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Transportation Supervisor (night shift, Class A required)

Location: Bethlehem, PA, USA - 3769 Commerce Center Blvd.

Shift – Sunday to Thursday, 6pm-2:30am (or until completion)

Note - Shift subject to change based on the needs of the business. As this is a supervisor position, overtime may be required for emergencies, etc.

Competitive base pay, PTO, a bonus program and benefits are included with this full-time permanent position

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a dynamic and engaging leader for the role of Transportation Supervisor in our distribution center (DC) located in the Lehigh Valley (LHV) region of Pennsylvania. 

The LHV DC is one of the largest DC’s in the McKesson Medical-Surgical network with over 400 warehouse and delivery team members to support the business.  If you are passionate about inspiring, motivating and developing team members, this leadership opportunity could further enhance your career journey, and we want to hear from you.  From day one, you will be able to create a positive dynamic culture for your department and the entire DC, that reinforces our values. 

Delivering top-notch service to our customers while also achieving performance standards and metrics is a daily goal of this leadership role.  Features within the DC such as automated induction, workflow management, pick to light, and automated storage retrieval systems facilitate meeting those goals. You will have the tools and resources in place to manage a highly successful team of individuals.

Position Description:

• Supervise and lead a team of Class A Commercial Drivers during night-shift operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and on-time transportation of freight.
• Oversee the daily movement of freight from the Lehigh Valley Distribution Center to five regional cross-dock locations throughout the NY, NJ & PA region.
• Monitor driver performance and adherence to company safety standards, policies, and operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and company transportation regulations.
• Review and monitor Omnitracs XRS electronic logs to ensure Hours of Service (HOS) compliance and address violations proactively.
• Coach and develop drivers utilizing Netradyne safety and performance data, providing feedback to improve driving behaviors and reduce risk.
• Conduct driver observations, safety reviews, ride-alongs, and performance discussions to support continuous improvement.
• Investigate and document transportation incidents, accidents, and safety concerns, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, and roadside service with vehicle lease providers and maintenance vendors.
• Maintain fleet readiness by monitoring equipment condition, ensuring regulatory inspections are completed, and minimizing downtime.
• Support warehouse and distribution center operations, including freight handling, loading, unloading, staging, and operational coordination as business needs require.
• Collaborate with warehouse leadership to ensure efficient freight flow and operational continuity during overnight shifts.
• Assist with route planning, schedule adjustments, dispatch activities, and contingency planning to meet customer and business requirements.
• Ensure proper securement, handling, and transportation of freight while maintaining service and productivity expectations.
• Operate Class A tractor-trailers, 26-foot straight trucks, and sprinter vans as needed to support business operations and service requirements.
• Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to prepare reports, analyze transportation data, track performance metrics, and communicate operational updates.
• Monitor transportation Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including safety, service, equipment utilization, and driver productivity.
• Maintain accurate transportation, safety, maintenance, and compliance records.
• Partner with operations leadership to identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and enhanced transportation efficiency.
• Provide after-hours operational support and decision-making to ensure uninterrupted transportation and distribution operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Typically requires 3+ years of subject matter experience including exhibiting leadership capabilities
  
  

Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years transportation experience and 1 year of leadership skills
• 2 years’ experience in a straight truck delivery vehicle or larger  

• 2 years’ experience driving a combination tractor-trailer truck

• Must be willing to cover for any driving position if required
• Required to have a current valid US Class A Commercial Driver’s License 

• Ability to maintain a safe driving history 

• Must be 21 years of age or older

• Must successfully complete and be able to maintain requirements of physical set by DOT

 
Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a warehouse, distribution center, and outdoor environment, including prolonged standing, walking, and frequent movement throughout the facility and yard.
• Ability to safely operate and enter/exit Class A tractor-trailers, straight trucks, and commercial vehicles, including performing vehicle inspections requiring bending, kneeling, climbing, and reaching.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds and work overnight hours in a fast-paced transportation and logistics environment.

About MMS

McKesson Medical-Surgical (MMS), which is expected to become Wellverse in early 2027, is a subsidiary and publicly reported segment of the McKesson Corporation. MMS distributes medical-surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic equipment and supplies, along with other solutions and services to virtually every type of healthcare setting and provider outside of the traditional hospital. These markets – often referred to as Alternate Care or Non-Acute Care – include physician offices, surgery centers, long-term care providers, laboratories, home health and hospice agencies, health systems, government facilities and online marketplaces and retailers.

Alternate Care markets are growing rapidly, and MMS is proud to be a leader in this space. With a team of approximately 8,000 employees, a network of 15 distribution centers and approximately 900 delivery vehicles, we collaborate with more than 2,200 leading manufacturers and serve over 200,000 customer accounts across the U.S. Our catalog includes more than 270,000 SKUs of branded and private-label medical-surgical products – from bandages to specialty pharmaceuticals and COVID-19 tests.

Career Level: Management – M1

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$64,000 - $106,600

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