Delivery Operations Lead, Safety & Compliance

Sysco; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco in Little Rock, AR is seeking an Operations supervisor for the Delivery area. You will oversee daily delivery staff, enforce safety, route adherence, and performance standards to ensure reliable service.

You will coordinate with Sales and Marketing, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and company policies. Strong leadership, problem solving, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 2- or 4-year college degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or similar major preferred.
• 1-3 years related experience and/or training.
• Complete a Sysco approved defensive driving program.
• HazMat certification preferred.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License meeting Company standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily work and safety of Delivery Associates, including adherence to standard operating procedures, adherence to planned routes, and providing safe and efficient customer service.
• Ensures Delivery Associate compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e. DOT, OSHA, etc.) and ensures that electronic logs are kept current and accurate.
• Manages labor hours and consumable supplies within budget.
• Prepares work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed.
• Oversees the proper selection utilization of company assets in support of the Delivery department.
• Organizes required repairs with proper departments as necessary.
• Reviews delivery functions and productivity reporting.
• Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with implementation of delivery changes.
• Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies, protocols and procedures including but not limited to food safety, DOT, record keeping, etc.
• Communicates with Sales Management and Marketing Associates to collaboratively resolve any customer or delivery opportunities or issues.
• Visits customer locations and meets with customers to address issues and assess delivery difficulty.
• Preserves associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings.
• Maintains on-going interaction.
• Keeps open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures.
• Monitors associate morale.
• Submits and respond to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement.
• Interprets trains and consistently enforces company policies and procedures.
• Coordinates efforts with the Safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, up-dating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes and routine safety inspections.
• Makes recommendations for disciplinary action and/or behavior modification where required.
• Executes management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.
• Performs the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed (and as qualified).

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Regulatory knowledge

English proficiency

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Business / Supply Chain degree preferred

Tools

Defensive driving program

HazMat certification

CDL A (preferred)

Job description

Sysco in Little Rock, AR is seeking an Operations supervisor for the Delivery area. You will oversee daily delivery staff, enforce safety, route adherence, and performance standards to ensure reliable service.

You will coordinate with Sales and Marketing, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and company policies. Strong leadership, problem solving, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.