Transportation Manager

Sysco•Denver, CO

13d•$80,200 - $120,200

About The Position

Responsible for managing all RDC yard activities and the personnel involved in those activities, maintaining accurate records, and helping resolve system or operational issues that may affect inbound or outbound performance. The role oversees transportation department staffing, training, performance, and discipline, and coordinates with transportation leadership, warehouse teams, and carriers to support efficient production and yard operations. The position also backs up Transportation Operations Associates, Transportation Leads, and Transportation Supervisors when needed.

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 mathematical 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.
Articulate and effective written and verbal communication with people from varied backgrounds and educational levels; clear and concise communication skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and 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 such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, distance, and volume.
Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to practical problems, work proactively, address issues, and identify appropriate actions to solve problems of varying complexity.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ability to interact effectively with people at different levels and with different personalities; self-motivated.
No certification or registration is needed.
Must be able to work a varying schedule that may include day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends, and some holidays.
Must be able to perform the stated physical functions, including frequently opening, closing, and latching roll-up and swing trailer doors; occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and/or pushing or pulling up to 40 pounds.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

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 regulatory changes.

Responsibilities

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