Outbound Warehouse Supervisor

FHLB Des Moines; City of Moncton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Wellness benefits

Pension Plan

Group RRSP & TFSA

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a warehouse supervisor to lead a team, coach associates, and ensure safety and productivity at a major distribution facility. The role includes managing schedules, training, and cost-control initiatives to support efficient operations and adherence to SOPs.

You will interact with multiple stakeholders and contribute to safety programs while upholding Sysco’s standards and policies across the warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• 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 such as SWMS, ADP, CANVAS, Intelex is an asset.
• Basic proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support warehouse team members with technology systems (RF scanners, printers, tablets).
• Provide ongoing coaching, training and encouragement to associates to meet productivity goals.
• Conduct Material Handling Training for associates.
• Ensure safety compliance with company programs and regulations.
• Complete daily proactive safety measures and facility audits.
• Prepare work schedules including vacations.
• Distribute, analyse and work with team on incentive program.
• Monitor and improve overall productivity.
• Assist Warehouse Manager in budget preparation and weekly monitoring.
• Develop cost reduction action plans and ensure SOP compliance.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Coaching & training

Safety compliance

Budget monitoring

Education

High School Diploma

Logistics/Operations degree

Tools

SWMS

ADP

CANVAS

Intelex

Labor standard system

Job description

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 associates and support in meeting productivity goals (Engineered Labour Standards)
• Conduct Material Handling Training for associates
• 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, analyse 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
• 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 programmes, 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; links pay and performance through base, incentive, and recognition programmes
• 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

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities. At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

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.

Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another

Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions

Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:

Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Optional Insurance
• Parental Leave Plan
• Company Pension Plan
• Group RRSP & TFSA
• Employee and Family Assistance
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Maple Virtual Care
• Unlimited on-line learning
• Sysco product discounts
• Preferred vendor discounts
• Associate Resource Groups (*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team. This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 71,000 colleagues, the company operates 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 700,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.