Transportation Manager - Regina, Canada - SYSCO FOOD SERVICES

SYSCO FOOD SERVICES

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Regina, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Transportation Manager

Reports To

Transportation Manager

Location

Regina, SK

Type

Salaried, Out of Scope

Closing Date

March 18, 2024

Company Overview
Sysco connects the world to share food and care for one another.

Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home.

Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more.

Sysco, one of Canada's Best Employers 2023, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We offer our colleagues 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.-Sysco is more than just a place to work.

Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. To remain on top, we will continue to think bigger, work harder and never give up. Are you ready to drive success?-
Role:The purpose of this job is to oversee, coordinate and ensure the efficient and timely delivery of Sysco products to customers by Sysco Delivery Associates (DAs), or Contractors (where applicable)

Role Responsibilities:

Manage Delivery Associates. Assign, schedule, and coordinate staff. Train, resolve problems, and provide open communication. Assist in the hiring of DAs as required. Facilitate regular communication meetings and problemsolving sessions. Maintain positive and supportive relations with DAs.
Oversee and ensure compliance with all government regulations relating to transportation and safety including MOT, OHS and EPA requirements.
Coordinate training and orientation for new Drivers.
Communicate and administer Company programs, policies and procedures.
Track and monitor the results of DA's performance versus established metrics.
Investigate accidents/damages.
Participate in trouble shooting and problemsolving issues related to DA questions and product deliveries.
Ensure the safety and quality of all products both inbound and outbound as they relate to HAACP requirements.
Work with Sales to identify customer requirements, including addressing delivery concerns, customer special needs such as night drops, vehicle constraints, dock issues, etc.
Conducting regular audits and review adherence to established requirements.
Work closely with Warehouse operations with regards to safe loading requirements, safe transportation of goods, etc.
Assist in maximizing efficiencies of Roadnet routing system.
Accountable for the accuracy of timecards, approvals and scheduling of direct reports.
If applicable, understand and interpret the CBA, participate in grievance, mediation, arbitration procedures at unionized facilities.
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 mínimal 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 nonperformers 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, oneonone meetings, and informal conversations with associates
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements (About you):

Minimum three (3) years of work experience is required.
3+ years of experience working in a transportation or distribution role with supervisory experience is preferred.
A High School Diploma is required.
Any relevant training in the transportation and distribution profession along with any additional continuing education in industry top