Director, Transportation - SYGMA - US
Sysco
Lancaster, CA · Posted August 25, 2026
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About the job
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