Transportation Supervisor

Job summary

The Transportation Supervisor manages daily dispatch operations and coordinates with Independent Contract Associates to ensure efficient product delivery. They are responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance, monitoring performance metrics, and fostering a safe, inclusive work environment.

Job details

JOB DESCRIPTION Salary: $65,000 – $85,000 Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday, 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM (or as designated) Purpose The Transportation Supervisor oversees and coordinates safe, efficient, and timely product delivery through a team of Independent Contract Associates (ICAs). This role drives operational excellence, maintains strict regulatory compliance, and ensures key performance indicators (KPIs) are consistently achieved. Responsibilities: Operations & Dispatch: Manage daily route scheduling and dispatch for ICAs, resolve on-route challenges, and partner with Routing to optimize manifest efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Team Leadership & Performance: Monitor ICA performance metrics, lead onboarding and ongoing training, and foster strong, supportive working relationships. Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to government and industry regulations (including MOT, OHS, EPA, HACCP, TDG, and WHMIS) and investigate any delivery accidents or damages. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate closely with Sales to address customer requirements and special delivery needs, with Warehouse operations on safe loading practices, and champion an inclusive culture centered on Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) accountability. Qualifications & Requirements: Experience: Minimum 3 years of general work experience, with 3+ years in a transportation, distribution, or supervisory role strongly preferred. Education: High School Diploma required; relevant continuing education or professional training in supply chain and logistics is a strong asset. Preferred Certifications & Skills: Ontario AZ Driver's License, HACCP, MOT, TDG, WHMIS, Health and Safety training, PDIC, and Smith System Defensive Driving. Travel: Ability to travel to required locations within the company’s service area as needed. Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities. At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together. COMPANY OVERVIEW Sysco is the global leader in foodservice 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. Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy: Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Voluntary Optional Insurance • Parental Leave Plan • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP & TFSA • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Maple Virtual Care • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups (*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team. This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.

What you’ll do

The Transportation Supervisor manages daily dispatch operations and coordinates with Independent Contract Associates to ensure efficient product delivery. They are responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance, monitoring performance metrics, and fostering a safe, inclusive work environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in transportation, distribution, or a supervisory role. A High School Diploma is required, and professional certifications such as TDG, WHMIS, and HACCP are considered strong assets.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Wellness Account
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Optional Insurance
• Parental Leave Plan
• Company Pension Plan
• Group RRSP
• TFSA
• Employee and Family Assistance
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Maple Virtual Care
• Online Learning
• Product Discounts
• Vendor Discounts

Listed skills

• Logistics · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Operational Excellence · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Transportation Management
• Dispatching
• Logistics
• Team Leadership
• Regulatory Compliance
• Performance Metrics
• Route Scheduling
• Safety Management
• HACCP
• TDG
• WHMIS
• EHS Accountability
• Supply Chain Management
• Defensive Driving
• Operational Excellence
• Employment Equity
• Business Metrics
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Product Delivery
• Supply Chain
• Accountability
• Warehouse Operations
• Strong Work Ethic
• Valid Driver's License
• Food Services
• Dental Health
• Sales
• Leadership
• Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Operations
• Performance Metric
• Purchasing
• Safety Training
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Scheduling
• Environment Health And Safety

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Food & Beverage
• Manufacturing
• Transportation Supervisor
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, All Other
• First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

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