Manager, Transportation - FP

Sysco•San Francisco, CA

1d•$94,700 - $142,100

About The Position

The Manager, Transportation is responsible for managing all RDC yard activities and the personnel involved, maintaining accurate records, and helping resolve system or operational issues that may affect inbound or outbound performance. The role coordinates transportation activities with transportation management, warehouse operations, and RDC carriers to support efficient production and yard operations. The manager oversees hiring, training, development, evaluation, and discipline of Transportation Supervisors, Transportation Leads, and Transportation Operations Associates (TOAs). The position provides leadership for up to nine people in the Transportation Department and supports staffing, coverage, performance management, and training needs. The manager may also back up transportation staff in their absence and take on additional responsibilities or special projects as requested. This is a full-time position with a varying schedule that may include day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends, and some holidays. Work hours may change based on RDC operations requirements. Some travel may be required to support RDC business needs.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must pass a functional capacity test.
Demonstrated ability to plan and organize work and time, analyze and disseminate numerical data, follow policies and procedures, perform moderate math calculations, and identify and solve problems.
High school diploma or GED required.
Good knowledge of logistics and transportation operations and available transportation services for the area and industry.
Basic computer knowledge.
Effective written and verbal communication with people of varying backgrounds and educational levels; clear and concise communication skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to present information effectively to large audiences and respond to questions from managers, clients, contractors, and customers.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts including discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, distance, and volume.
Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems, address issues proactively, and identify appropriate actions using prior education and experience.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ability to interact effectively with people at different levels and with different personalities; self-motivated.
Ability to work a varying schedule that may include days or nights, weekdays or weekends, and some holidays.
Ability to travel as needed to support RDC business needs.
Physical ability to regularly talk and hear; frequently sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms; occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Physical ability to frequently open, close, and latch roll-up and swing trailer doors; occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 40 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
Basic knowledge of transportation modes and the rules and regulations governing interstate commerce, including changes in applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

Resolve system issues that arise during daily load processing.
Monitor carrier and system status messages and mitigate expected inbound or outbound delivery impacts.
Communicate daily with the Director of Transportation, Claims Coordinator, Transportation Supervisors, Transportation Leads, and TOAs about shipping activities.
Coordinate daily with warehouse operations teams and RDC carriers to facilitate efficient production and yard operations.
Oversee, hire, train, develop, evaluate, and maintain discipline of Transportation Supervisors, Transportation Leads, and TOAs.
Coordinate personnel coverage to ensure required transportation functions are completed and provide support to TOA positions and yard activities.
Manage yard jockey operations to maintain service levels that support RDC warehouse operations.
Oversee yard processes to ensure accurate trailer locations and temperature settings, refrigerated trailer performance, and the safety of associates and contractors.
Know and effectively administer company policies and procedures, including training, discipline, and termination of associates.
Maintain an accurate filing system.
Back up TOAs, Transportation Leads, and Transportation Supervisors in their duties and responsibilities when they are absent.
Comply with applicable company policies, including attendance requirements, the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and the Associate Handbook.
Accept additional responsibilities or special projects as requested; perform other duties as assigned.
Direct and lead up to nine Transportation Department personnel in completing assigned activities and responsibilities.
Complete annual performance evaluations for direct reports and communicate and document expectations and evaluations.
Provide ongoing feedback on subordinate and department performance by monitoring activities and reports, and communicate issues and status to transportation management.
Determine and provide staff training and development as needed.
Assist with recruiting personnel to meet departmental staffing requirements.
Travel as needed to support RDC business needs.