Transportation Manager

Sysco Corp.; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FHLB Des Moines seeks an experienced Delivery Operations Supervisor to oversee daily routing, staffing, and safety. You will ensure SOP adherence, manage budgets, and uphold regulatory compliance across DOT/OSHA standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Sales and Marketing, maintaining logs and performance metrics, and driving continuous improvements in delivery efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years related experience and/or training.
• 2–4 year degree in Business Management or Supply Chain preferred.
• Ability to read, comprehend, write and speak English.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business materials.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Working knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily delivery operations and safety for supervisors and routing staff.
• Ensures SOP adherence, planned routes, and safe customer service.
• Monitors regulatory compliance (DOT, OSHA) and keeps electronic logs current.
• Manages labor hours, travel, fuel and supplies within budget; prepares schedules.
• Coordinates asset use and repairs with other departments; supports delivery changes.
• Tracks KPI goals and customer satisfaction; suggests efficiency improvements.
• Communicates with Sales/Marketing to resolve delivery opportunities or issues.
• Conducts safety observations and supports training with Safety department.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budgeting

Regulatory knowledge

Safety compliance

English communication

Excel

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Business/Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Word processing

Sysco software

Job description

* 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.* 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 Regulations.* Ability to successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings.* Ability to apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner.* Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments, operating companies and Corporate in a proactive and constructive manner.* Ability to work in a disciplined manner and capable of following established procedures, practices and comply with local, state and federal regulations.* Ability to manage the pressures and stress associated with a deadline-oriented atmosphere and customer service issues. Demonstrates skill in making independent decisions in support of company policies and procedures in a timely manner.