Transportation Manager

Company :

US0057 Sysco Kansas City, Inc.

Zip Code : 66061

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

POSITION SUMMARY :

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manages the daily work and safety of Delivery supervisors, routing personnel and other associates.
• Ensures that management staff is effectively managing day to day delivery activities, including but not limited to : Delivery Associate 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, travel, fuel and consumable supplies within budget, maximizing time and cost efficiencies.  Prepares work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed.
• Manages the proper selection, purchase and utilization of Company assets in support of the Delivery department.  Coordinates required repairs with proper departments as necessary.
• Monitors effectiveness of daily routing activities to ensure all established key performance indicators (KPI) and Sales / customer satisfaction goals are met.
• Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with the implementation of delivery changes.
• Monitors the utilization of delivery services by reviewing the coordination of backhaul functions and other routing / scheduling activities in an effort to increase the profitability of all delivery services.
• 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.
• Ensures the use and updating of productivity and routing software systems.
• Maintains 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; and submits and respond to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement.
• Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures.
• Coordinates efforts with 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.
• Performs management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and / or terminations.
• Performs the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed (as qualified).

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

CERTIFICATIONS AND / OR TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS :

ABILITIES AND SKILLS :

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WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and / or humid conditions; 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. The associate may occasionally be required to travel to other Operating Companies or the Corporate office as business needs dictate (i.e. training, business continuation, etc.). The associate is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTICE : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job.  This job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the associate in this job. The associate will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description supersedes prior job descriptions.  When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and is subject to changes of business necessity.

EEO / AA Employer

BENEFITS INFORMATION :

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https : / / SyscoBenefits.com

OVERVIEW :

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.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT :

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

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.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

About Sysco :

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 58,000 associates, the company operates 343 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 650,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2021 that ended July 3, 2021, the company generated sales of more than $51 billion. Information about our CSR program, including Sysco’s 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, can be found at sysco.com / csr2020reportSysco is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as America's Most Responsible Companies for 2021!