Transportation Supervisor

Operations SupervisorThis 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.The territories for this opportunity are: US-NH-Concord, US-NH-Manchester, US-ME-BerwickResponsibilities include: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.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 include: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.1-3 years related experience and/or training.Complete a Sysco approved defensive driving program.HazMat certification preferred.Valid Class A Commercial Driver License meeting Company standards preferred.Physical demands include:Regularly required to talk or hear.Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance.Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, push/pull up to 350 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Working conditions include: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.May occasionally be required to travel to other Operating Companies or the Corporate office as business needs dictate (i.e. training, business continuation, etc.).Periodically exposed to high, precarious places.Sometimes exposed to fumes or airborne particles.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.