Transportation Manager - Medley, FL, United States - SYSCO

Description

US0016 Sysco South Florida, Inc.
Full Time


Travel Percentage:
Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

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.

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. 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.
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.
Keeps open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures.
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.

Executes management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.
2 or 4-year college degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or similar major preferred.

1-3 years related experience and/or training.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
Complete a Sysco approved defensive driving program.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License meeting Company standards preferred .

Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
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.

Demonstrates skill in making independent decisions in support of company policies and procedures on time.
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 decimals.

and moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces.
The associate works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call.
May occasionally be required to travel to other Operating Companies or the Corporate office as business needs dictate (i.e. training, business continuation, etc.).
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution.

With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.