Transportation Operations Lead: Safety & Compliance

Sysco Corp.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Corp. in Denver, CO is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to support the manager in supervising delivery and backhauls, training associates, and ensuring compliance with government regulations and safety standards.

Responsibilities include supervising daily operations, scheduling, cross-training staff, and coordinating with warehouse and customer service teams to resolve delivery issues. Familiarity with DOT/OSHA rules and SYGMA systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; or education+experience combination.
• 2 or 4-year degree in business, supply chain, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily work and safety of transportation associates.
• Ensures compliance with DOT, OSHA, and other regulations; maintains logs.
• Manages labor hours and supplies within budget.
• Prepares work schedules including shifts as needed.
• Trains new associates and cross-trains existing staff.
• Directs use of company assets to support delivery.
• Coordinates repairs with relevant departments.
• Reviews delivery productivity and implements efficiency ideas.
• Enforces company policies and food safety requirements.
• Coordinates with warehouse and customer service to resolve delivery issues.
• Visits customer locations to address delivery difficulties.
• Maintains positive associate relations and regular communications.
• Supports safety manager with training and incident investigations.
• Performs staff selection, development, and performance reviews.

Skills

FMCSA regulations knowledge

Independent decision making

Team leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Education

HS diploma or GED

Business/Supply Chain degree preferred

Tools

SYGMA software

Spreadsheet & word processing

Job description

Sysco Corp. in Denver, CO is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to support the manager in supervising delivery and backhauls, training associates, and ensuring compliance with government regulations and safety standards.

Responsibilities include supervising daily operations, scheduling, cross-training staff, and coordinating with warehouse and customer service teams to resolve delivery issues. Familiarity with DOT/OSHA rules and SYGMA systems is a plus.