Transportation Supervisor Jobs

Company:
US1130 FreshPoint West Coast Florida, Inc., Division of FreshPoint Central Florida, Inc.
Zip Code:
33610
Minimum Level of Education:
High School or Equivalent
Minimum Years of Experience:
2 Years
Employment Type:
Full Time
Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%
JOB SUMMARY
This position provides support to the transportation manager/director in supervising the activities related to delivery and backhauls. This includes, training and supervising transportation department associates, compliance with government regulations and promoting safety and security of the transportation department.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with safety manager to aid in training, conducting associate observations, up-dating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes and routine safety inspections.
• Direct the proper selection and utilization of company assets in support of the delivery department.
• Performs management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works outside of the normal schedule as required to meet workload demands.
• Ensures transportation associates' comply with local, state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e. DOT, OSHA, etc.) and ensures that electronic logs are kept current and accurate.
• Keeps open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures.
• Communicates with warehouse and customer service teams to collaboratively resolve any customer or delivery opportunities or issues.
• Supervises the daily work and safety of transportation associates, including adherence to standard operating procedures, Food Safety Standards and preferred work methods, adherence to planned routes, and providing safe and efficient customer service.
• Makes recommendations for corrective action and/or behavior modification where required.
• Maintains positive associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings;
• Oversees labor hours and consumable supplies within budget.
• Interprets, trains and consistently enforces company policies, protocols and procedures including but not limited to food safety, DOT, record keeping, etc.
• Coordinates required repairs with proper departments as necessary.
• Visits customer locations and meets with customers to address issues and assess delivery difficulty.
• Assists with the training of new associates, including cross-training of existing associates.
• Prepares work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed.
• Monitors associate morale, along with submitting and responding to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement.
• Reviews delivery functions and productivity reporting; suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with implementation of delivery changes.
• Performs the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed (and as qualified).

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• 2 or 4-year college degree in business management, supply chain management or similar major preferred.
• High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or equivalent degree; or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Experience

• 2-4 years of transportation experience and/or training.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Class A Commercial Driver's License is preferred but not required.
• Certificate of DOT regulations training is preferred.

Professional Skills

• Learn SYGMA technology software and programs.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Work in a disciplined manner and capable of following established procedures, practices and comply with local, state and federal regulations.
• Can read, analyze and interpret, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Read, comprehend, write and speak English.
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Manage the pressures and stress associated with a deadline-oriented atmosphere and customer service issues.
• Solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner.
• Skilled in making independent decisions in support of company policies and procedures on time.
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, DOT rules and regulations; preferred work methods and standard operating procedures (SOP); spreadsheet software and word processing software.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings.

Physical Demand
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job.

• Frequently required to stand; walk; bend; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to sit, talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, push/pull up to 350 pounds using a 2 wheeled hand cart.

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

• May occasionally be required to travel to other distribution centers or the corporate office as business needs dictate (e.g. training, meetings).
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Periodically exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles.
• Occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces.
• Works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call.

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 accommodations 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.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com
HOW WE PROTECT OUR ASSOCIATES
COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place
• Temperature screenings
• Personal protective equipment and masks provided

OVERVIEW:
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 57,000 associates and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations.
We offer our associates 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.