Driver Supervisor (10 am)

FHLB Des Moines; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco in Atlanta is seeking a supervisor to lead the transportation team, ensuring on‑time deliveries and accurate invoicing while driving continuous improvement in operations. You will oversee scheduling, paperwork, and driver coaching to maintain high service levels.

The role emphasizes safety, DOT compliance, and teamwork across warehouse, production, and sales to meet customer expectations and company standards.

Qualifications

• Education: High School with some college preferred.
• 2-3 years’ driving experience required.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of DOT requirements is expected.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong people skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate deliveries with merchandising and sales for on-time service.
• Organize with warehouse and production on orders.
• Schedule drivers and optimize routing.
• Provide safety training and incident reporting guidance.
• Oversee paperwork such as logs and inspections.
• Monitor dash cams and coach drivers as needed.
• Maintain trucks and assist with vehicle upkeep.

Skills

Good communication

Problem-solving

People skills

DOT knowledge

Education

High School with some college preferred

Job description

Company: US1072 Buckhead Meat Company Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 30337 Travel Percentage: 0 COMPENSATION INFORMATION: The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

JOB SUMMARY

This supervisor position is responsible for setting goals and achieving the goals of the department. Satisfying the customer with on-time deliveries and correct invoices. Managing the transportation department. (Employee evaluations, accidents, safety)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate with merchandising and sales for deliveries and backhauls.
• Organize with warehouse and production on orders.
• Scheduling drivers and routing.
• Training (safety, accident reporting, customer service).
• Overseeing paperwork (logs, pre-trip/post-trip inspections).
• Monitoring drive cam and coaching drivers.
• Truck maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Minimum High School with some college preferred.
• Experience 2-3 years’ experience in driving.
• Supervisory experience a plus.
• Professional Skills Good communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Commercial Vehicle Drivers must have the ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.
• Knowledge of DOT requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent people skills.

DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY

Most important decisions made fully independently: Routing Employee Evaluations Disciplinary Actions Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required): Purchasing or Leasing or any new equipment. Addition to staff.

ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTING Supervisor Title Warehouse/Transportation Manager Position Reporting to this Role Driver #LI-DL1

BENEFITS INFORMATION

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

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. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity andAffirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 71,000 colleagues, the company operates 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 700,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2022 that ended July2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & InclusionReport, can be found at www.sysco.com.