Transportation Supervisor - USBL - US

sysco; Selma (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Raleigh, LLC is seeking an Operations supervisor to oversee Delivery staff, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient daily operations. The role involves directing delivery associates, ensuring regulatory adherence, and coordinating with sales and marketing to address customer delivery opportunities or issues.

The position requires leadership and strong problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on safety and process improvements within the delivery department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred in Business/Supply Chain.
• 1–3 years related experience or training.
• Defensive driving program (Sysco approved) preferred; HazMat and Class A CDL preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams, interpret regulations, and manage schedules.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily delivery operations and safety of Delivery Associates.
• Ensures compliance with DOT, OSHA and other regulations; maintains logs.
• Manages labor hours, schedules, and budgets for the delivery dept.
• Coordinates with Safety to conduct training and investigations.
• Communicates with Sales and Marketing to resolve customer delivery issues.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bus/Supply Chain preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Company: US0163 Sysco Raleigh, LLC

Sales Territory: None

Zip Code: 27576

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises the daily work and safety of Delivery Associates, including 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 and consumable supplies within budget.
• Prepares work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed.
• Oversees the proper selection utilization of company assets in support of the Delivery department.
• Organizes required repairs with proper departments as necessary.
• Reviews delivery functions and productivity reporting.
• Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with implementation of delivery changes.
• Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies, protocols and procedures including but not limited to food safety, DOT, record keeping, etc.
• 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.
• Preserves 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.
• Submits and respond to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement.
• Interprets trains and consistently enforces company policies and procedures.
• Coordinates efforts with the 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.
• Executes management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.
• Performs the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed (and as qualified).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and related experience. 2 or 4-year college degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or similar major preferred.
• Experience: 1-3 years related experience and/or training.
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Complete a Sysco approved defensive driving program. HazMat certification preferred. Valid Class A Commercial Driver License meeting Company standards preferred.
• Professional Skills: Successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings. Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments, operating companies, and Corporate proactively and constructively. Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Working knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner. Work in a disciplined manner and capable of following established procedures, practices and comply with local, state and federal regulations. 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 on time. Able to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Can write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Exhibit knowledge of spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs. Must have excellent computer skills. Ability to read, comprehends, write and speak English. Can add, subtracts, multiply, and divides into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimal.