Pay Range $80,000 to $105,000, this position is eligible for an annual bonus
Purpose
The Transportation Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and management of transportation operations within a designated region or market. This role oversees all aspects of delivery operations, including driver management, route optimization, safety compliance, and customer service, while driving operational excellence and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of drivers, driver helpers, and dispatchers.
Conduct performance reviews, address employee concerns, and identify opportunities for team development.
Foster a safe and productive work environment for all team members.
Operational Excellence:
Oversee daily delivery operations, ensuring on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, and compliance with all regulations.
Optimize delivery routes, schedules, and driver assignments to minimize costs and maximize efficiency.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify areas for improvement in operational performance.
Safety & Compliance:
Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations, including DOT regulations, Hours of Service, and vehicle maintenance requirements.
Investigate and address any safety incidents or accidents.
Promote a strong safety culture within the transportation team.
Customer Service:
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
Address customer concerns and resolve delivery issues promptly and professionally.
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction with delivery services.
Financial Management:
Manage transportation budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
Skills
Leadership & Management: Strong leadership and mentorship skills with the ability to motivate, guide, and develop a high-performing team.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve operational challenges.
Education
Bachelor's degree in related discipline or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Experience
7+ years of experience, of which at least 2 leading a team
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.
The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
Travel Requirements
0-25%

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates almost 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025.
As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions.
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