Transportation Supervisor at Sysco in Location not listed

JOB DESCRIPTION

Compensation Range:

$65,000 - $95,000

This position is incentive eligible. (Please note this incentive is discretionary)

Role:

The purpose of this job is to oversee, coordinate and ensure the efficient and timely delivery of Sysco products to customers by Sysco Delivery Associates (DAs).

Hours of work (subject to change):

Sunday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Monday – Thursday: 5:00am – 3:00 pm

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage Delivery Associates.  Assign, schedule, and coordinate staff.  Train, resolve problems, and provide open communication. Assist in the hiring of DAs as required.  Facilitate regular communication meetings and problem-solving sessions. Maintain positive and supportive relations with DAs.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with all government regulations relating to transportation and safety including MOT, OHS and EPA requirements.
• Coordinate training and orientation for new Drivers.
• Communicate and administer Company programs, policies, and procedures.
• Track and monitor the results of DA’s performance versus established metrics. 
• Investigate accidents/damages.
• Participate in trouble shooting and problem-solving issues related to DA questions and product deliveries.
• Ensure the safety and quality of all products both inbound and outbound as they relate to HAACP requirements.
• Work with Sales to identify customer requirements, including addressing delivery concerns, customer special needs such as night drops, vehicle constraints, dock issues, etc.
• Conducting regular audits and review adherence to established requirements.
• Work closely with Warehouse operations with regards to safe loading requirements, safe transportation of goods, etc.
• Assist in maximizing efficiencies of Roadnet routing system.
• Accountable for the accuracy of timecards, approvals, and scheduling of direct reports.
• If applicable, understand and interpret the CBA, participate in grievance, mediation, arbitration procedures at unionized facilities.
• Responsible for compliance with all Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) comprising Sysco’s Food Safety Program, specific for the assigned role.
• Assist Food Safety Program Manager in ensuring compliance to Sysco’s Food Safety Program that leads to compliance with third party certification and customer requirements.
• Understands that their role is critical in creating a safe organization with minimal environmental impact and the value that brings to the organization.
• Is willing to drive Environmental, Health and Safety performance by acting as an example and holding their team accountable to complying with EHS programs, policies, and requirements.
• Enable, champion and embrace an inclusive culture
• Develop and support high performing talent through hiring, scheduling, performance coaching, and career management practices
• Facilitate establishment of clear performance goals; Ensure that performance goals adapt to changing business demands; Identify and manage non-performers in a fair and timely way; Identify and reward top performance; links pay and performance through base, incentive, and recognition programs
• Present oneself in a manner that demonstrates executive maturity, professionalism, trust, confidence, and integrity.
• Communicates broadly and frequently the company's vision, direction, goals, performance against plan, changes, and expectations through participation in department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and informal conversations with associates
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience working in a transportation or distribution role with supervisory experience is preferred.
• AZ License with clean Driver’s Abstract considered an asset.
• A High School Diploma is required. 
• Any relevant training in the transportation and distribution profession along with any additional continuing education in industry topics is a plus.
• Travel (overnight and single day) to certain locations within the company’s service area will be required.  Frequent local travel same day trips.

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another

Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions

Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:

Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Voluntary Optional Insurance • Parental Leave Plan • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP & TFSA • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Maple Virtual Care • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups

(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.