Supervisor, Transportation

sysco; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

US1074 Newport Meat Southern California, Inc. is seeking a supervisor to lead the transportation team, ensuring on-time deliveries and accurate invoicing. You will manage the transportation department and supervise drivers, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes scheduling, route planning, and coordinating with warehouse and sales to meet delivery goals, while ensuring compliance with company policies and DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School education with some college preferred.
• 2-3 years' experience in driving and supervisory roles.
• Good communication skills and the ability to read and write clearly in English.
• Knowledge of DOT requirements and safety procedures.

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.

Skills

Good communication

DOT knowledge

Problem solving

People skills

English language

Education

High School with some college preferred

Job description

Company: US1074 Newport Meat Southern California, Inc.

Sales Territory: None

Zip Code: 92606

Travel Percentage: 0

Compensation Range: $56,900 - $85,300

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

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 and Supervisory experience.

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

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, 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 and Affimative 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.