Warehouse Supervisor at Sysco

Miramar, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Distribution, Warehousing, LogisticsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred or 3-5 years equivalent education/work experience in a distribution center
  • Minimum of 5+ years in a similar distribution center role, OR a Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Access, and Word
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams effectively
  • Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail
  • Proven ability to prioritize tasks, solve problems, and manage multiple responsibilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong time management abilities
  • Capable of working independently or collaboratively across all levels of management
  • Willingness to work weekends as needed by the business
  • Ability to obtain forklift certification and operate machinery as required
  • Physical capability to: Frequently walk and climb stairs, Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, Occasionally bend and twist

Responsibilities

  • Main point of contact for special projects including prepacks, rollouts and orders requiring special handling, review and documentation
  • Perform quality and accuracy audits on completed pre-pack and rollouts orders prior to shipment
  • Determine hours required to complete assignments within prescribed goals
  • Prepare work schedules and assign specific duties in order to properly fill and load customer orders onto trucks designated for local and long-haul delivery areas
  • Manage activities through use of warehouse control labor systems and continual direct follow up
  • Ensure proper use of company property/machines
  • Coordinate workflow and procedures to maximize service levels
  • Record and review productivity and performance levels to improve efficiency of the operation
  • Examine work for accuracy and conformance to policies and procedures; enforces labor standards
  • Enforce all safety standards and sanitation control
  • Assess and review pre-pack or rollout orders verifying inventory, shipment requirements, and timelines
  • Select, train, counsel and develop direct reports
  • Recommend salary adjustments, promotions, transfers, disciplinary action, dismissals and terminations
  • Coach and counsel direct reports on performance issues and takes corrective action if needed
  • Conduct periodic meetings with employees to keep them informed of current problems, changes and new developments in the department and Company
  • Manage time and attendance of direct reports according to policies and procedures
  • Plan, schedule, and assign workload as well as monitor work productivity and recommend/implement changes as needed
  • Complete performance appraisals within assigned timeframes
  • Cross train direct reports to maximize productivity and provide coverage of all functions
  • Administer all policies and procedures accordingly as set forth by DON
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Word
Forklift Operation
Team Leadership

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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