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Transportation Supervisor on 2nd shift responsible for overseeing driver routing, route debriefs, vehicle maintenance coordination, and safety/compliance at a Hayward, CA transfer station.

About this role

As a Transportation Supervisor at Daniels Health, you’ll play a vital role in managing logistics that directly support frontline healthcare workers. This is a second-shift position at our Daniels transfer station in Hayward, CA, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Daniels Health is proud to be an industry leader in healthcare safety and sustainable waste management. Our mission-driven approach, innovative solutions, and commitment to protecting both people and the environment make us a trusted partner to healthcare facilities across North America. When you join Daniels, you’re not just stepping into a job—you’re becoming part of a team that’s transforming how medical waste is handled, with safety and care at the forefront.

What you will do

Provide daily pre-departure support including truck loading, manifest checks, transporter quality checks, and weekly tailgate safety meetings

Monitor and support driver routing to maximize productivity and address any route-related issues

Maintain strong communication between plant operations, sales, and field service teams

Conduct daily route debriefs to resolve service issues and improve customer satisfaction

Manage driver performance, conduct evaluations, and support ongoing development

Coordinate vehicle maintenance and resolve equipment issues to ensure optimal performance

Ensure driver compliance with safety regulations and perform quality checks on all loaded/unloaded products

Control operational costs by managing headcount, limiting overtime, and optimizing driver performance

Must be able to drive box trucks and cover routes as needed to maintain service continuity

What we are looking for

Must Have

3+ years in a management or supervisory role

Clean 10-year DMV record (dated within the last 30 days)

Valid DOT medical certificate (or ability to obtain one)

Knowledge of DOT regulations, log books, and safe cargo handling practice

Strong customer service skills and ability to interact professionally with the public

Ability to work weekends, holidays, or flex hours based on operational needs

Must be able to reliably commute to our Hayward Plant

Nice to Have

24+ months of verifiable commercial driving experience, including recently having run a route

CDL

Experience driving in healthcare, food & beverage, or retail industries

Experience with routing and dispatch software (e.g., Samsara, Omnitracs, or similar systems) highly preferred

Why work for us

Essential and stable industry – As a critical partner to healthcare, Daniels Health offers year-round job security in a recession-resistant field

Mission-driven work – Make a meaningful impact by supporting safer, more sustainable medical waste management

Strong safety culture – We prioritize your well-being with enhanced PPE protocols and a commitment to workplace safety

Growth opportunities – Be part of a company that invests in its people and promotes from within

Comprehensive benefits – Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day One, plus additional wellness and insurance options

Supportive team environment – Join a collaborative, values-driven culture where your contributions are recognized and respected

Skills

Cost ControlDOT RegulationsDriver Performance ManagementHeadcount ManagementLog BooksManifest ChecksOmnitracsRoute OptimizationSafety TrainingSamsaraTailgate Safety MeetingsVehicle Maintenance Liaison

Transportation Supervisor - 2nd Shift

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