Dir, Transportation

Sysco Corporation

$90K — $110K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma/GED required; 4-year degree preferred.
  • 5-8 years of experience in transportation supervision.
  • 4 years of overall transportation experience.
  • Strong employee relations skills required.
  • Effective communication skills needed for interaction with vendors, shippers, customers, and other personnel.
  • CDL License required, subject to DOT regulations for compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor driver performance using trip master and related control features.
  • Maintain records of driver pay, equipment maintenance, and performance.
  • Ensure accuracy of driver logs and compliance with DOT regulations.
  • Oversee equipment operation to minimize breakdowns.
  • Order parts and equipment necessary for driver responsibilities.
  • Adjust routing for optimal delivery efficiency.
  • Hire, train, and direct transportation personnel, including managing payroll.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package offered.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within Sysco.
  • Supportive work environment with emphasis on safety.
  • Access to training and professional development resources.
Full Job Description
Company:
US3089 Sygma San Antonio (The Sygma Network, Inc)

Sales Territory:

Zip Code:
78218

Travel Percentage:

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

Responsible for the efficient and timely delivery of the product to our customers, accomplished through thorough planning and an on-going process of monitoring driver performance, equipment condition and performance, and business volume, while effectively managing expenses in an ever-changing environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Closely monitor driver performance via the use of the trip master and other control features.
  • Maintain detailed records of driver pay, equipment maintenance and equipment performance.
  • Review driver logs and paperwork to ensure accuracy and adherence to policy and DOT regulations.
  • Closely monitor equipment to ensure safe operation and minimize breakdowns.
  • Order necessary parts and equipment used in driver performance of responsibilities.
  • Review routing and make the necessary adjustments to ensure optimal efficiency.
  • Hire, train, direct, and discipline transportation personnel to achieve the most effective use of human and physical assets.
  • Plan and schedule assignments for the transportation personnel; process the weekly payroll.
  • Verify vendor invoices and complete A/P (accounts payable) vouchers.
  • Monitor trip records and fuel reports for mileage, fuel cost, and fuel economy.
  • Monitor monthly expenses in relation to planning and make the necessary changes.
  • Perform the necessary requirements of the Department of Transportation.
  • Review backhauls to ensure profitability.


QUALIFICATIONS

Education
  • High school diploma/GED
  • 4-year degree preferred


Experience
  • 5 - 8 years of transportation supervisor experience.
  • 4 years of transportation experience.


Professional Skills
  • Must possess good employee relations skills.
  • Must have the ability to communicate clearly, primarily via telephone, with vendors, shippers, customers, and Company personnel.


Physical Demands
  • Work is primarily sedentary in nature. Frequent standing and bending are required when checking equipment.
  • A substantial portion of the day is spent on data entry.


Mental/Visual Demands
  • Must be able to read text that is close and at a distance with or without correction.
  • Must be able to perform manual tasks, hear, sit, reach, lift, and interact with others.


Work Environment
  • Office is situated in the warehouse.
  • Activities occur both inside (protection from weather conditions but not temperature changes) and outside.


Equipment Operated
  • A calculator, copier, fax, PC, Microsoft Office applications, CRT, Trip Master software, TRUCKS routing system.


Licenses, Registration and/or Certifications
  • CDL License
  • Important Notice for CDL Holders: If you hold a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), you will be designated as a CDL driver for Sysco, regardless of the specific position for which you are applying. As a result, this classification may affect your job responsibilities and will subject you to compliance requirements under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations - including participation in the DOT Drug and Alcohol Random Testing Program. Candidates must have: • Be 21 years or older • No drug or alcohol violations within the past 3 years • No open violations listed in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse


BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

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