Manager, Transportation

Position Summary The Transportation Manager leadsall operational, safety, and customerfacing aspects of a specialized transportation group focused on nonstandard or highcomplexity freight. This role ensures flawless execution of specialized shipments, regulatory compliance, equipment readiness, and strategic coordination with customers, carriers, and internal teams. The manager is accountable for service quality, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency across all specialized transport activities. What You'll Do as a Transportation Manager - Collaborate and execute specialized transportation strategy for STERIS - Oversee planning, routing, permitting, and execution of specialized loads (e.g., heavy haul, hazmat, temperaturecontrolled, highvalue) for STERIS Business Units - Manage temperaturecontrolled, timesensitive, and chainofcustody medical shipments; ensure proper handling of biologics and sterile products. - Select, qualify, and manage specialized carriers and equipment vendors - Support all aspects of transportation for STERIS' Specialized Transportation needs (ORC and Tanker businesses for example) - Via TMS or other means, develop carrier and spend reporting metrics that show detailed spend breakdowns by BU/Product and then by (inbound, outbound, expedite, service level, etc) - Monitor cost performance, margin health, accessorials, utilization, and customer/carrier scorecard metrics - Conduct weekly, monthly, and quarterly KPI and operational meetings with partner companies - Engage with partner companies for current and future opportunities - Ensure compliance with FMCSA, DOT, PHMSA, EPA, OSHA, and state hazmat regulations; conduct audits of our partner carriers to ensure driver endorsements and hazmat certifications are current - Rollout, within the TMS, an efficient FBAP process via 3^rd^ party vendor(s) - Identify operational inefficiencies, implement process improvements, and enhance safety and service outcomes - Support all necessary supplier audits including commercial, financial, and technical to ensure that STERIS maintains and continues to develop a robust and capable supply base - Other duties as assigned. The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Required - Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in logistics and transportation management with a proven track record in specialized, hazmat, reefer, or high -value transportation with a bachelor's degree in Business or Operations/Supply Chain (or related field) ORfourteen (14) years of experience with a high school diploma / GED. - Minimum of two-three years of supervisory, management, or management of dedicated contract logistics oversight or operational responsibility. - Familiarity with TMS platforms, ELDs, routing tools, and compliance systems - Proven experience in identifying, establishing, and cultivating long-term, strategic supplier relationships - Demonstrated knowledge/experience in advanced operational practices (i.e., Lean, Six Sigma) - Strong knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and hazmat regulations - Ability to analyze data, manage KPIs, and make operational decisions under pressure - Excellent communication and customerfacing skills - P&L experience is a plus - Experience managing multistate and / or multiple operational site partner specialized operations - Experience with highsensitive or highvalue cargo What STERIS Offers We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports yourhealth, well-being, and financial future. Here is just a brief overview of what we offer: Market Competitive pay Extensive Paid Time Off and added Holidays Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision benefits Long- and Short-Term Disability coverage 401(k) with a company match<