Director of Transportation

The SYGMA Network; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Plan eligibility

Job summary

Sysco Corporation is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee the efficient and timely delivery of products to customers. You will monitor driver performance, manage payroll, and ensure compliance with DOT regulations while controlling expenses in a dynamic distribution environment.

Responsibilities include reviewing driver logs, maintaining equipment records, optimizing routes, and leading transportation staff.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 5–8 years of transportation supervisor experience.
• 4 years of transportation experience.
• Strong communication with vendors, shippers and Company personnel.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations and CDL considerations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor driver performance via the Trip Master and other control features.
• Maintain detailed records of driver pay, equipment maintenance and equipment performance.
• Review driver logs and paperwork to ensure accuracy and DOT compliance.
• Closely monitor equipment to ensure safe operation and minimize breakdowns.
• Order necessary parts and equipment used in driver performance of responsibilities.
• Review routing to ensure optimal efficiency.
• Hire, train, direct and supervise transportation personnel; schedule assignments; process weekly payroll.
• Verify vendor invoices and complete A/P vouchers.
• Monitor trip records and fuel reports for mileage and fuel economy.
• Monitor monthly expenses in relation to planning and make necessary changes.
• Perform the necessary requirements of the Department of Transportation.
• Review backhauls to ensure profitability.

Skills

Vendor relations

Payroll processing

Communication skills

DOT regulations

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Trip Master software

TRUCKS routing system

Microsoft Office

Job description

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the efficient and timely delivery of the product to our customers, accomplished through thorough planning and an on-going process of monitoring driver performance, equipment condition and performance, and business volume, while effectively managing expenses in an ever-changing environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Closely monitor driver performance via the use of the trip master and other control features.
• Maintain detailed records of driver pay, equipment maintenance and equipment performance.
• Review driver logs and paperwork to ensure accuracy and adherence to policy and DOT regulations.
• Closely monitor equipment to ensure safe operation and minimize breakdowns.
• Order necessary parts and equipment used in driver performance of responsibilities.
• Review routing and make the necessary adjustments to ensure optimal efficiency.
• Hire, train, direct, and discipline transportation personnel to achieve the most effective use of human and physical assets.
• Plan and schedule assignments for the transportation personnel; process the weekly payroll.
• Verify vendor invoices and complete A/P (accounts payable) vouchers.
• Monitor trip records and fuel reports for mileage, fuel cost, and fuel economy.
• Monitor monthly expenses in relation to planning and make the necessary changes.
• Perform the necessary requirements of the Department of Transportation.
• Review backhauls to ensure profitability.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma/GED

Experience

• 5 – 8 years of transportation supervisor experience.
• 4 years of transportation experience.

Professional Skills

• Must possess good employee relations skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly, primarily via telephone, with vendors, shippers, customers, and Company personnel.

Physical Demands

• Work is primarily sedentary in nature. Frequent standing and bending are required when checking equipment.
• A substantial portion of the day is spent on data entry.

Mental/Visual Demands

• Must be able to read text that is close and at a distance with or without correction.
• Must be able to perform manual tasks, hear, sit, reach, lift, and interact with others.
• Office is situated in the warehouse.
• Activities occur both inside (protection from weather conditions but not temperature changes) and outside.

Equipment Operated

• A calculator, copier, fax, PC, Microsoft Office applications, CRT, Trip Master software, TRUCKS routing system.

Licenses, Registration and/or Certifications

• CDL License
• Important Notice for CDL Holders: If you hold a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), you will be designated as a CDL driver for Sysco, regardless of the specific position for which you are applying. As a result, this classification may affect your job responsibilities and will subject you to compliance requirements under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations — including participation in the DOT Drug and Alcohol Random Testing Program. Candidates must have: Be 21 years or older No drug or alcohol violations within the past 3 years No open violations listed in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

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.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

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