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Supervisor, Transportation

Job in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, 02840, USA
Listing for: Sysco
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-15
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Transportation & Logistics
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 56900 - 85300 USD Yearly USD 56900.00 85300.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Company:

US1074 Newport Meat Southern California, Inc.

Sales Territory:

None

Zip Code:

92606

Travel Percentage:

0

Compensation Range:

$56,900 - $85,300

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

You may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit

JOB SUMMARY

This supervisor position is responsible for setting goals and achieving the goals of the department. Satisfying the customer with on-time deliveries and correct invoices. Managing the transportation department. (Employee evaluations, accidents, safety)

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Coordinate with merchandising and sales for deliveries and backhauls.
  • Organize with warehouse and production on orders.
  • Scheduling drivers and routing.
  • Training (safety, accident reporting, customer service).
  • Overseeing paperwork (logs, pre-trip/post-trip inspections).
  • Monitoring drive cam and coaching drivers.
  • Truck maintenance.
QUALIFICATIONS Education
  • Minimum High School with some college preferred.
Experience
  • 2-3 years’ experience in driving and Supervisory experience.
Professional Skills
  • Good communication (written and verbal) skills.
  • Commercial Vehicle Drivers must have the ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.
  • Knowledge of DOT requirements.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent people skills.
DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY
  • Routing
  • Employee Evaluations
  • Disciplinary Actions

Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):

  • Purchasing or Leasing or any new equipment.
  • Addition to staff.
ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTING Supervisor Title
  • Warehouse/Transportation Manager
Position Reporting to this Role
  • Driver
OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in food service distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

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. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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