Outbound Warehouse Supervisor

Sysco Canada Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Canada Inc. in Vancouver is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to support the warehouse team with technology systems, training and productivity coaching. The role focuses on safety, compliance, and efficient materials handling across CANVAS and related platforms.

The successful candidate will manage selection, replenishment, loading, and daily reporting while driving cost reduction and timecard accuracy, with a focus on continuous improvement and team engagement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in logistics/warehouse roles.
• Experience supervising warehouse teams preferred.
• Strong safety and compliance mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support warehouse team members with technology systems (Motola RF scanners, Zebra printers, tablets and CANVAS).
• Provide ongoing coaching, training and encouragement to colleagues to meet productivity goals.
• Ensure safety compliance with company programs and industry regulations.
• Complete daily proactive safety measures warehouse inspections, coach cards, observations and facility audits.
• Distribute, analyze and work with team on incentive programs.
• Monitor and improve overall productivity.
• Manage selection, replenishment, assembly of products and loading in a timely manner.
• Generate/analyze productivity reports.
• Record indirect delays in SWMS and related systems.
• Assist Warehouse Manager in budgeting and weekly budget monitoring.
• Develop and implement cost reduction action plans.

Skills

Logistics/Warehouse experience

Supervisory experience

Team coaching/mentoring

Safety compliance mindset

Education

High School Diploma

Diploma or Degree in Logistics/Operations

Tools

SWMS

Workday

Synetellic

CANVAS

Intelex

Labour 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 colleagues and support in meeting productivity goals (Engineered Labour Standards)
• 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
• 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