Transportation Manager

sysco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Houston is seeking an Operations position responsible for managing delivery activities, including expense and revenue management, compliance with government regulations, and safety of the delivery department. You will supervise delivery supervisors, routing personnel, and other associates, ensuring SOP adherence, planned routes, and safe customer service.

The role requires strong English communication and analytical skills, with leadership responsibilities across scheduling and asset

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 years related experience or equivalent.
• Two or four year college degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or similar major preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily work and safety of Delivery supervisors, routing personnel and other associates.
• Ensures adherence to SOPs, planned routes and safe, efficient customer service by Delivery Associates.
• Ensures regulatory compliance (DOT, OSHA) and up-to-date electronic logs.
• Manages labor hours, travel, fuel and supplies within budget; prepares work schedules.
• Oversees asset selection, purchase and utilization in support of Delivery; coordinates repairs.
• Monitors routing effectiveness; ensures KPI and customer satisfaction goals are met.
• Collaborates with Sales and Marketing to address customer issues; visits customers as needed.
• Maintains productivity and routing software usage; supports associate engagement and training.

Skills

Delivery management

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Business/Supply Chain degree preferred

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Sysco technology software

Job description

Company: US0067 Sysco Houston (Division of USA I)

Sales Territory: None

Zip Code: 77038

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

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

POSITION SUMMARY

This is an Operations position responsible for managing the activities associated with Delivery. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, expense and revenue management, compliance with government regulations, management and direction to delivery staff and safety and security of the delivery department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the daily work and safety of Delivery supervisors, routing personnel and other associates.
• Ensures that management staff is effectively managing day to day delivery activities, including but not limited to: Delivery Associate 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, travel, fuel and consumable supplies within budget, maximizing time and cost efficiencies. Prepares work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed.
• Manages the proper selection, purchase and utilization of Company assets in support of the Delivery department. Coordinates required repairs with proper departments as necessary.
• Monitors effectiveness of daily routing activities to ensure all established key performance indicators (KPI) and Sales/customer satisfaction goals are met.
• Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with the implementation of delivery changes.
• Monitors the utilization of delivery services by reviewing the coordination of backhaul functions and other routing/scheduling activities in an effort to increase the profitability of all delivery services.
• 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.
• Ensures the use and updating of productivity and routing software systems.
• Maintains 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; and submits and respond to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement.
• Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures.
• Coordinates efforts with 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.
• Performs management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.
• Performs the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed (as qualified).

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Two or Four year college degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or similar major preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License meeting Company standards preferred.
• Complete a Sysco approved defensive driving program.
• HazMat and Doubles Certification preferred.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Ability to read, comprehends, write and speak English.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs. Must have excellent computer skills.
• Working knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regu