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Director, Transportation - SYGMA - US

Sysco · sysco.com
LancasterDirector5–8 yrs
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SYGMA transportation leadership.

PayrollWarehouseCompliance

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Found
32 d ago · posted 2026-08-25
Location
Lancaster, CA

Full description

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the efficient and timely delivery of the product to our customers, accomplished through thorough planning and an on-going process of monitoring driver performance, equipment condition and performance, and business volume, while effectively managing expenses in an ever-changing environment. RESPONSIBILITIES • Closely monitor driver performance via the use of the trip master and other control features. • Maintain detailed records of driver pay, equipment maintenance and equipment performance. • Review driver logs and paperwork to ensure accuracy and adherence to policy and DOT regulations. • Closely monitor equipment to ensure safe operation and minimize breakdowns. • Order necessary parts and equipment used in driver performance of responsibilities. • Review routing and make the necessary adjustments to ensure optimal efficiency. • Hire, train, direct, and discipline transportation personnel to achieve the most effective use of human and physical assets. • Plan and schedule assignments for the transportation personnel; process the weekly payroll. • Verify vendor invoices and complete A/P (accounts payable) vouchers. • Monitor trip records and fuel reports for mileage, fuel cost, and fuel economy. • Monitor monthly expenses in relation to planning and make the necessary changes. • Perform the necessary requirements of the Department of Transportation. • Review backhauls to ensure profitability. QUALIFICATIONS Education • High school diploma/GED • 4-year degree preferred Experience • 5 – 8 years of transportation supervisor experience. • 4 years of transportation experience. Professional Skills • Must possess good employee relations skills. • Must have the ability to communicate clearly, primarily via telephone, with vendors, shippers, customers, and Company personnel. Physical Demands • Work is primarily sedentary in nature. Frequent standing and bending are required when checking equipment. • A substantial portion of the day is spent on data entry. Mental/Visual Demands • Must be able to read text that is close and at a distance with or without correction. • Must be able to perform manual tasks, hear, sit, reach, lift, and interact with others. Work Environment • Office is situated in the warehouse. • Activities occur both inside (protection from weather conditions but not temperature changes) and outside. Equipment Operated • A calculator, copier, fax, PC, Microsoft Office applications, CRT, Trip Master software, TRUCKS routing system. Licenses, Registration and/or Certifications • CDL License • Important Notice for CDL Holders: If you hold a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), you will be designated as a CDL driver for Sysco, regardless of the specific position for which you are applying. As a result, this classification may affect your job responsibilities and will subject you to compliance requirements under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations — including participation in the DOT Drug and Alcohol Random Testing Program. Candidates must have: • Be 21 years or older • No drug or alcohol violations within the past 3 years • No open violations listed in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

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