Inbound Warehouse Supervisor

Jobtailor; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking an experienced warehouse supervisor in Los Angeles to lead daily inbound operations, maintain safety standards, and ensure accurate receiving and storage.

You will manage Will Call, align with QA guidelines, and coordinate with third-party services while monitoring sanitation and equipment.

This role emphasizes staff training, shift planning, and adherence to HACCP and budget constraints.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; further education preferred.
• Degree in business or supply chain is advantageous.
• 1-3 years related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily work and safety of employees in receiving, replenishing and storing inbound products.
• Manages Will Call and ensures proper temperature controls and QA guidelines.
• Oversees labor hours, budgets and supplies; prepares work schedules.
• Ensures accurate receiving documentation, HACCP compliance and proper storage.
• Coordinates with third-party unloaders and inbound scheduling for efficiency.
• Trains new associates and cross-trains existing staff.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Morale Monitoring

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain

Tools

Receiving Documentation

HACCP

Forklift Operation

Budget Management

Product Replenishment

Location Audits

Performance Reviews

Accident Investigations

Cost Reduction Measures

Business Correspondence

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily work and safety of employees engaged in receiving, replenishing and storing inbound products, including all warehouse functions, receivers and day forklift operators.
• Manages the daily functions of Will Call, including but not limited to, replenishment, selection, and loading of products while maintaining proper temperature controls and Quality Assurance guidelines.
• Oversees labor hours and consumable supplies within budget.
• Prepares work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed.
• Inspects the proper utilization of Company assets in support of the warehouse.
• Coordinates required repairs with proper departments as necessary.
• Reviews day warehouse functions and various warehouse productivity reporting.
• Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with implementation of changes within day warehouse.
• Conducts receiving and location audits daily ensuring all required receiving documentation is accurately completed (including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), food safety and catch-weight documentation) and that material is checked in and stored correctly with a minimum potential for loss.
• Coordinates communication between third party unloading service, inbound scheduling and warehouse management to ensure efficient inbound operations.
• 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.
• Sets up the warehouse in support of night operation and communicates any warehouse shift issues.
• Preserves associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings. Maintains on-going interaction. Keeps open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures.
• Monitors associate morale. Submits ideas and reacts to ideas to increase survey ratings.
• Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures.
• Coordinates efforts with the Safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, up-dating 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.

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.
• 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.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in warehouse management, including safety protocols, inventory control, and staff training. Proficient in maintaining quality assurance standards and effective communication with associates and management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Warehouse Management
• Quality Assurance
• Safety Compliance
• Staff Training
• Inventory Control

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Receiving Documentation
• HACCP
• Forklift Operation
• Budget Management
• Product Replenishment
• Location Audits
• Performance Reviews
• Accident Investigations
• Cost Reduction Measures
• Business Correspondence

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Team Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills
• Morale Monitoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Powered Industrial Equipment Certification

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain Management
• Food Safety
• Warehouse Functions
• Labor Management
• Sanitation Standards