Outbound Supervisor - 2nd Shift (4pm start)

Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 4 pm–1 am (end time varies). Must be flexible to work Fridays when needed and adjust shift start/end times as required.

About the role

This is an Operations position responsible for supervising the activities associated with night warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily work and safety of employees engaged in order selection, product replenishment, order loading, and all warehouse functions, including selectors, loaders, and night forklift operators.
• Manages labor hours and consumable supplies within budget.
• Prepares work schedules, including extra work days and shifts as needed.
• Administers the proper utilization of Company assets in support of the warehouse.
• Coordinates required repairs with proper departments as necessary.
• Reviews night warehouse functions and various warehouse productivity reporting; suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures, and assists with implementation of changes within night warehouse.
• Conducts shipping and loading audit daily, ensuring all required documentation is accurately completed (including HAACP, food safety, and catch-weight documentation) and that material is handled and stored correctly with a minimum potential for loss.
• Assists with monitoring sanitation and facility/racking damage to ensure a safe and clean warehouse.
• Aids with the training of new associates, including cross-training of existing associates.
• Preserves associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings; maintains on-going interaction and keeps open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures.
• Monitors associate morale; submits and responds to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement.
• Interprets, trains, and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures.
• Organizes efforts with the Safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, updating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes, and routine safety inspections.
• Makes recommendations for disciplinary action and/or behavior modification where required.
• Executes management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews, and/or terminations.
• Performs the duties of employees supervised and other related duties as needed.
• Complies with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, AIB, FDA, USDA, etc.).

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 2- or 4-year college degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or similar major preferred.
• 1–3 years related experience and/or training.
• Obtain a Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months.

Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Can perform arithmetic operations using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; solve practical problems involving concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Demonstrate knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software; ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs.
• Successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings.
• Apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely, and objective manner.
• Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments and shifts proactively and constructively.
• Work in a disciplined manner and follow established procedures, practices, and comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Reports to work promptly and regularly; works well with others and consistently meets deadlines.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• Regularly exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold, and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts.
• Works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• May occasionally be required to travel to other Operating Companies or the corporate office as business needs dictate (e.g., training, business continuation).
• Periodically exposed to high, precarious places.
• Sometimes exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.