Production Team Lead at Sysco

Warrendale, Pennsylvania, United States

Sysco Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Wholesale, Produce DistributionIndustries

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • 2 years (extensive) produce knowledge or related industry experience
  • General understanding of processing procedures of a high volume warehouse/production facility
  • Demonstrated leadership ability
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English (bi-lingual in Spanish preferred)
  • Able to manually move 25lbs frequently and up to 50lbs occasionally
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, push, and pull
  • Constant standing and walking for periods over eight hours
  • Currently authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

  • Provide daily leadership, direction, and support to packing associates, line feeders, and stackers
  • Maintain a safe, organized, clean, and efficient operation
  • Proactively identify and analyze problems and implement appropriate corrective action to improve performance
  • Work with other line supervisors and management to ensure appropriate work priorities are assigned and issues are efficiently communicated and addressed
  • Assign crew members to specific duties to maximize efficiency for a department
  • Ensure that the crew is working safely and efficiently as a team
  • Correct anyone who is not following preferred work methods and/or is working in an unsafe manner
  • Ensure all hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) and other food safety guidelines are followed at all times
  • Assign duties to crew members and efficiently direct workflow (independently)
  • Ensure that crew is working safely, following all preferred work methods and food safety procedures and guidelines (independently)
  • Assigning work priorities to meet customer demands (with review and approval of supervisors)

Skills

Leadership
Team Supervision
HACCP
Food Safety
Warehouse Operations
Production Procedures
Produce Knowledge
English Communication
Spanish

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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