Transportation Manager

Job title: Transportation Manager

Company: Sysco

Job description: Reports To Director of Operations Location Milton

Type Full Time, Salaried Closing Date April 26, 2021

Company Overview

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 over 69,000 associates, the company operates more than 320 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 650,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2019 that ended June 29, 2019, the company generated sales of more than $60 billion.

Sysco, one of Canada’s Best Employers 2019, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Join our winning team. For more information, visit www.sysco.ca or follow us @SyscoCanada at facebook.com/SyscoCanada; twitter.com/SyscoCanada or instagram.com/SyscoCanada For a full list of opportunities, visit www.sysco.ca/careers

Role:

This is an Operations position responsible for managing the activities associated with the Transportation Department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, expense and revenue management, compliance with government regulations, management and direction to delivery staff and Independent Cartage Agents (ICAs) as well ensuring the safety and security of the department.

Role Responsibilities:

· Manages the daily work and safety of Delivery supervisors and other associates.

· Ensures that the team is effectively managing day to day delivery activities, including but not limited to: Delivery Associate and ICA adherence to all company policies, adherence to planned routes, and providing safe and efficient customer service.

· Ensures Delivery Associate and ICA compliance with local, provincial and federal regulatory agencies (i.e. MOT, OHS, 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 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 the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed (as qualified).

· Accountable for the accuracy of timecards, approvals and scheduling of direct reports

· Responsible for compliance with all Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) comprising Sysco’s Food Safety Program, specific for the assigned role.

· Assist Food Safety Program Manager in ensuring compliance to Sysco’s Food Safety Program that leads to compliance with third party certification and customer requirements.

· Understands that their role is critical in creating a safe organization with minimal environmental impact and the value that brings to the organization.

· Is willing to drive Environmental, Health and Safety performance by acting as an example and holding their team accountable to complying with EHS programs, policies, and requirements.

· Enable, champion and embrace an inclusive culture.

· Develop and support high performing talent through hiring, scheduling, performance coaching, and career management practices.

· Facilitate establishment of clear performance goals; Ensure that performance goals adapt to changing business demands; Identify and manage non-performers in a fair and timely way; Identify and reward top performance; links pay and performance through base, incentive, and recognition programs.

· Present oneself in a manner that demonstrates executive maturity, professionalism, trust, confidence, and integrity.

· Communicates broadly and frequently the company’s vision, direction, goals, performance against plan, changes, and expectations through participation in department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and informal conversations with associates.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements:

· 1 to 3 years Supervisor level experience or equivalent leadership responsibilities.

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

· Two- or Four-year college degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or similar major preferred.

· Valid Class 1/AZ Commercial Driver License Meeting Company standards preferred.

· HazMat and Doubles Certification preferred.

· Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

· Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

· Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

· Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

· Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

· Demonstrate knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs. Must have excellent computer skills.

· Working knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Internal candidates apply via the Career Centre on your HR Portal / ADP Workforce Now. External candidates submit cover letter & resume via www.sysco.ca/careers

Sysco’s Values: Integrity | Excellence | Teamwork | Inclusiveness | Responsibility

Sysco’s Vision is to be our customers’ most valued and trusted business partner.

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 expectations.

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco associates enjoy:

Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Unlimited on-line learning through Sysco Interactive University • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Free on-site parking • Employee appreciation events • (*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)

Location: Milton, ON

Job date: Sun, 18 Apr 2021 03:58:31 GMT