Operations Supervisor at Sysco

Bolton, North Carolina, United States

Sysco Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Distribution, Logistics, WarehousingIndustries

Requirements

  • HSD or equivalent
  • 2 - 3 years of warehouse experience in increasingly responsible positions
  • 5 years of supervisory experience preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English (in email and verbally)
  • Good time management skills
  • Ability to prioritize and work in a high-stress environment
  • Occasionally required lifting of 50 – 75 lbs
  • Flexibility to work shifts that may include long hours and varying start/end times

Responsibilities

  • Ensures warehouse is maintained in a safe and sanitary manner, communicates to appropriate personnel if tasks need completion
  • Assigns and balances daily workload to warehouse and labeling personnel, including partnering with staffing agencies daily to ensure enough temporary labor
  • Assists with receiving, storing, selecting, loading, checking or labeling when needed
  • Compiles shift reports including productivity and accuracy statistics and shares with the operations management team
  • Completes labeling paperwork, including verifying shipment loading appointments with the logistics calendar and labeling calendar and revising if necessary on labeling folders and pull sheets
  • Reviews shipment pull sheets to identify items still needing labeling and researches through systems
  • Emails market managers and merchandisers when product issues arise
  • Confirms expected label counts and reviews shift label count sheets
  • Researches quality issues
  • Manages labeling supply inventory
  • Coaches and trains/retrains associates on performance and safety topics
  • Completes COACH cards and preferred work method assessments
  • Assists with safety incident investigations as needed
  • Conducts daily pre-shift meetings and stretches
  • Maintains preventative maintenance (PM) for material handling equipment (MHE) and collects monthly OSHA Cards
  • Reinforces safe work practices with the team
  • Conducts pre/post-shift walkthroughs to ensure the warehouse is safe and secure
  • Supervises warehouse, labeling, and operations office personnel
  • Adjusts associate schedules as needed
  • Allocates personnel resources in warehouse and labeling departments based on business needs
  • Determines necessary coaching for associates
  • Partners with staffing agencies to ensure coverage for the daily workload
  • Determines the order of work during the shift

Skills

Warehouse Management
Inventory Management
Labeling Operations
Workforce Scheduling
Productivity Reporting
Food Safety
Staff Training
Quality Control
Logistics Coordination
Shift Supervision

Sysco

Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About Sysco

Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products and services, including food items, kitchen equipment, and marketing support, tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive solutions, such as the "Restaurants Rising Toolkit" during the COVID-19 pandemic, which helps restaurants adapt to new dining trends. The goal of Sysco is to make running a restaurant easier and more profitable for its clients.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1970Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Food & AgricultureIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus

Risks

Increased competition from tech-driven solutions could impact Sysco's market share.
Reliance on partnerships for technology advancements may pose risks if results are unmet.
Socially responsible investing trends may pressure Sysco to improve ESG standards.

Differentiation

Sysco offers comprehensive B2B solutions, including food products, equipment, and marketing services.
The company provides flexible payment options and waives delivery minimums for scheduled deliveries.
Sysco's 'Restaurants Rising Toolkit' supports restaurants adapting to new dining trends.

Upsides

Sysco can capitalize on the demand for plant-based and alternative protein products.
The rise of ghost kitchens offers Sysco opportunities for specialized supply chain solutions.
Digital transformation in foodservice allows Sysco to enhance service offerings and engagement.

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