Inbound Warehouse Supervisor

Sysco Canada Inc.; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice distribution company located in Moncton, New Brunswick, is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee day shift operations. This role entails managing logistics, supporting team members, and ensuring compliance with food safety guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years in a warehouse role, prefer supervisory experience, and hold a diploma or degree in Logistics. Join us to contribute to a culture of safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Logistics/Warehouse role.
• Preferred 5 years' experience in Logistics/Warehouse role.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day shift activities ensuring efficient warehouse operations.
• Assist internal/external customers with orders.
• Train associates on Material Handling.

Skills

Logistics experience

Warehouse supervision

Team communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Diploma or Degree in Logistics

Tools

SWMS

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

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.

Role:

This role is primarily responsible for efficiently managing all activities on the day shift including receiving, put‑aways and replenishment and ensuring that the warehouse is set up for the selection function on the night shift.

Role Responsibilities:

• Assist internal and external customers with expediting orders (Customer pick up/Same day service)
• Develop standards and working relationships with outside contractors (e.g. Lumping)
• Support warehouse team members with technology systems (Motorola RF scanners, Zebra printers, tablets and CANVAS)
• Management of engineered labour standards
• Training on Material Handling for associates
• Complete daily warehouse inspections (coach cards, observations and facility audits)
• Daily communication with Merchandizing team to identify any logistic issues or delays from the vendor or inbound carrier
• Prepare work schedules including vacation schedules
• Analyze and work with team members on incentive program results and opportunities
• Monitor and improve overall productivity
• Monitor problems/inefficiencies with receiving operations, generate ideas and solutions
• Coordinate receiving, put away, replenishment, assembly of products in a timely manner
• Generate/analyze productivity reports
• Manage/identify barriers that cause indirect time
• Record indirect (work delays) in SWMS (warehouse management system)
• Monitor inbound loads and coordinate carrier placement to docks to reduce travel time and increase productivity
• Ensure product accuracy and integrity in conjunction with inventory control
• Interface with Merchandising department to resolve receiving problems and or buying patterns
• Supervise put away and replenishment process
• Assist Warehouse Manager in preparation of annual warehouse budget and monitor budget on a weekly basis
• Ensure food safety guidelines are followed and adhered to
• Develop and implement cost reduction action plans
• If applicable, understand and interpret the CBA, participate in grievance, mediation, arbitration procedures at unionized facilities
• Accountable for the accuracy of timecards, approvals and scheduling of direct reports
• Responsible for compliance with all Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) comprising Sysco's Food Safety Program, specific for the assigned role.
• Assist Food Safety Program Manager in ensuring compliance to Sysco's Food Safety Program that leads to compliance with third party certification and customer requirements.
• 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 complying with EHS programs, policies, and requirements.
• Enable, champion and embrace an inclusive culture.
• Develop and support high‑performing talent through hiring, scheduling, performance coaching, and career management practices.
• Facilitate establishment of clear performance goals; Ensure that performance goals adapt to changing business demands; Identify and manage non‑performers in a fair and timely way; Identify and reward top performance; link pay and performance through base, incentive, and recognition programs.
• Present oneself in a manner that demonstrates executive maturity, professionalism, trust, confidence, and integrity.
• Communicates broadly and frequently the company's vision, direction, goals, performance against plan, changes, and expectations through participation in department meetings, one‑on‑one meetings, and informal conversations with associates.
• 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, ADP, Synetellic, CANVAS, Intelex, labour standard system)
• Basic proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel
• Valid driver's license in good standing with access to a vehicle is required