Full-Time

Delivery Service Supervisor

Posted on 1/13/2025

Sysco

Sysco

Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare

No salary listed

Junior, Mid

No H1B Sponsorship

Lafayette, LA, USA

Category
Transportation & Distribution
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and related experience
  • Ability to read, comprehend, write and speak English
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Must have excellent computer skills
Responsibilities
  • Supervises the daily work and safety of delivery associates, including adherence to standard operating procedures, adherence to planned routes, and providing safe and efficient customer service.
  • Analyzes live and historical data to ensure accuracy for maintaining optimal delivery plans and on-time customer service.
  • Supervises labor hours and directs labor activities to stay within budget.
  • Recommends work schedules including stop changes, classification changes, customer open/close times, window expectations and provides to the appropriate person for necessary changes.
  • Supervises the proper selection utilization of company assets in support of the delivery department.
  • Coordinates required repairs with proper departments as necessary.
  • Reviews delivery productivity reporting to the appropriate supervisor for review and determination.
  • Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assist with implementation of delivery changes.
  • Interprets, trains and consistently applies company policies, protocols and procedures including but not limited to food safety, DOT (department of transportation), record keeping, performance expectations, and safe work methods, etc.
  • Communicates with Sales Management and Marketing Associates via email and maintains current communications board data to collaboratively resolve any customer or delivery opportunities or issues.
  • Communicates proactively with drivers and directs activities to ensure successful adherence to daily delivery schedules and departmental performance goals and overtime objectives.
  • Coordinates efforts with Transportation Road Supervisors and with Safety Trainer to insure consistent training, conducting associate observations, updating preferred work methods, timely accident investigations to determine root causes, and routine safety inspections. Makes recommendations for disciplinary action and/or behavior modification where required based on a consistent review of performance data metrics.
Desired Qualifications
  • Two or four-year college degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or similar major preferred.
  • HazMat certification preferred.

Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products, including food items and kitchen equipment, along with marketing and operational consulting services tailored to the needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive support, such as the "Restaurants Rising Toolkit" to help businesses adapt to changing dining trends. The goal of Sysco is to make running a foodservice operation easier and more profitable for its clients.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1970

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Sysco can capitalize on the demand for plant-based and alternative protein products.
  • The rise of ghost kitchens presents opportunities for specialized supply chain solutions.
  • AI integration in supply chain management can enhance Sysco's operational efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • The Listeria-related recall poses reputational and legal risks for Sysco.
  • A potential Teamsters strike in Houston could disrupt Sysco's supply chain.
  • Involvement in the Burford Litigation Finance saga may lead to financial challenges.

What makes Sysco unique

  • Sysco offers a comprehensive range of products and services for diverse clientele.
  • The company provides marketing services to boost clients' online presence and customer attraction.
  • Sysco's B2B model focuses on convenience and support for restaurant operations.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Professional Development Budget

Performance Bonus

Company News

Bloomberg Law
Feb 26th, 2025
Sysco Gets New Law Head Amid Burford Litigation Finance Saga (2)

Sysco's hired a half-dozen assistant general counsel and installed lawyers in other executive roles over the last year, including chief compliance officer Justin Ross, who came aboard in mid-2024 after holding the same title at FedEx Corp.

The Manila Times
Feb 25th, 2025
Sysco Names Jennifer Kaplan Schott Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer

Schott joins Sysco with over 25 years of in-house and large law firm experience.

Simply Wall St
Feb 22nd, 2025
Sysco (NYSE:SYY) Recalls Shakes Due To Listeria Fears Ensures Enhanced Food Safety Measures

Sysco (NYSE:SYY) recently announced a recall of frozen supplemental shakes due to a Listeria outbreak, highlighting its commitment to food safety standards.

Local 12
Feb 22nd, 2025
Recalled shakes reportedly kill 11 people, sicken 38 due to Listeria contamination

The FDA announced on Friday that all frozen supplemental shakes produced by Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial were recalled due to an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes which killed 11 people.

Stockhouse
Jan 17th, 2025
Happy Belly Food Group secures national distribution with Sysco

Happy Belly Food Group (CSE:HBFG), a stock providing exposure to emerging food brands, has signed a national distribution agreement with Sysco (NYSE:SYY), a global leader in food product distribution that generated US$78 billion in sales in fiscal 2024.

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