Outbound Warehouse Supervisor- USBL- US

About the Role

This is an Operations position responsible for supervising the activities associated with night warehouse operations, including order selection, product replenishment, order loading, safety, security, and management of assigned warehouse staff.

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.
• Conducts shipping and loading audits daily to ensure all required documentation (including HAACP, food safety, and catch-weight documentation) is accurately completed and material is handled and stored correctly with minimal potential for loss.
• Assists with monitoring sanitation and facility/racking damage to ensure a safe and clean warehouse.
• Aids in the training of new associates, including cross-training of existing associates.
• Preserves associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings and maintains open communication channels by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures.
• Monitors associate morale and submits/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, 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 of 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.
• Perform arithmetic operations using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of 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.
• Work proactively and constructively with peers and associates from other departments and shifts.
• Work in a disciplined manner, following established procedures and complying with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Report to work promptly and regularly.
• Work well with others and consistently meet 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.