Outbound Warehouse Supervisor

Job summary

Manage night-shift warehouse operations, especially order selection, replenishment, assembly, and loading, while ensuring order accuracy, productivity, and on-time departures. Lead and train colleagues, enforce safety and food-safety requirements, monitor performance and budgets, and address operational barriers and costs.

Job details

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. This role is responsible for managing all activities on the night shift with the primary responsibility of managing the selection function utilizing engineered labour standards and ensuring accuracy of all orders picked and on-time departures. Role Responsibilities: Support warehouse team members with technology systems (Motorola RF scanners, Zebra printers, tablets and CANVAS) Provide ongoing coaching, training and encouragement to all colleagues and support in meeting productivity goals (Engineered Labour Standards) Conduct Material Handling Training for colleagues Ensure safety compliance in accordance with all company safety programs and industry regulations/legislation. Complete daily proactive safety measures warehouse inspections, coach cards, observations and facility audits Prepare work schedules including vacations schedules Distribute, analyze and work with team members on incentive program Monitor and improve overall productivity Support and comply with all company policies and procedures Manage all aspects of selection, replenishment, assembly of products and loading in a timely manner Generate/analyze productivity reports Manage/Identify barriers that cause indirect time Record indirect (work delays) in SWMS (warehouse management system) Assist Warehouse Manager in preparation of annual warehouse budget and monitor budget on a weekly basis Develop and implement cost reduction action plans Accountable for the accuracy of timecards, approvals and scheduling of direct reports If applicable, understand and interpret the CBA, participate in grievance, mediation, arbitration procedures at unionized facilities Complies with Sysco's Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met. Understands that their role is critical in creating a safe organization with minimal environmental impact and the value that brings to the organization. Is willing to drive Environmental, Health and Safety performance by acting as an example and holding their team accountable to comply with EHS programs, policies, and requirements. Enable, champion, and embrace an inclusive culture Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements: Minimum 2 years' experience in Logistics/Warehouse role Preferred 5 Years' experience in Logistics/Warehouse role Preferred warehouse supervisory experience High School Diploma required Diploma or Degree in Logistics and or Operations preferred Knowledge of systems would be considered an asset: SWMS, Workday, Synetellic, CANVAS, Intelex, labour standard system Basic proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel Shift Schedule: Sunday to Thursday, 10:00PM to 6:30am

What you’ll do

Manage night-shift warehouse operations, especially order selection, replenishment, assembly, and loading, while ensuring order accuracy, productivity, and on-time departures. Lead and train colleagues, enforce safety and food-safety requirements, monitor performance and budgets, and address operational barriers and costs.

Requirements

At least two years of logistics or warehouse experience is required, with five years and warehouse supervisory experience preferred. A high school diploma is required; a logistics or operations diploma or degree is preferred, along with basic Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency.

Listed skills

• Training · Preferred
• Warehouse operations · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Warehouse Operations
• Logistics
• Team Leadership
• Employee Coaching
• Training
• Safety Compliance
• Productivity Management
• Order Accuracy
• Scheduling
• Inventory Replenishment
• Loading Operations
• Productivity Reporting
• Budget Monitoring
• Cost Reduction
• Labor Standards
• Microsoft Excel

Job areas

• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Transportation
• Security & Safety
• Food & Beverage

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