Night Warehouse Operations Lead

Sysco; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking an Operations night warehouse supervisor in Harahan, LA. This role oversees night shift activities including order selection, replenishment, loading, safety, and directing warehouse staff.

The position requires 1-3 years of related experience, a high school diploma or GED, and certification in powered industrial equipment within 3 months. Strong leadership and OSHA compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 1-3 years related experience and/or training.
• Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily work and safety of employees engaged in order selection, product replenishment, order loading, including all warehouse functions, 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.
• Review night warehouse functions and various warehouse productivity reporting. Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with implementation of changes within night warehouse.
• Conducts shipping and loading audit daily ensuring all required documentation is accurately completed (including HAACP, food safety, and catch-weight documentation) and that material is handled and stored correctly with a minimum potential for loss.
• Assist with monitoring sanitation and facility/racking damage to ensure a safe and clean warehouse.
• Aid with the training of new associates, including cross-training of existing associates.
• 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.
• Submit and respond 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, 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.
• Execute 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.)

Skills

Reading & interpreting regulations

Reports & documentation

Communication & leadership

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

2- or 4-year college degree in Business Management or Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Word Processing

Job description

Sysco is seeking an Operations night warehouse supervisor in Harahan, LA. This role oversees night shift activities including order selection, replenishment, loading, safety, and directing warehouse staff.

The position requires 1-3 years of related experience, a high school diploma or GED, and certification in powered industrial equipment within 3 months. Strong leadership and OSHA compliance are essential.