Transportation Supervisor

About the role

This is an Operations position responsible for supervising the activities associated with Delivery.

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