Inbound Warehouse Supervisor

Sysco•Cincinnati, OH

1d•$66,100 - $99,100•Onsite

About The Position

This is an operations position responsible for supervising day warehouse activities, including product receiving and replenishment, warehouse safety and security, and the management and direction of warehouse staff. The role oversees inbound operations and Will Call functions, manages labor and supplies, supports productivity and efficiency improvements, and coordinates with warehouse teams and other departments. The supervisor also supports associate training, safety, performance management, and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. The position works in a warehouse environment and may involve non-traditional business hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Occasional travel to other operating companies or the corporate office may be required. The role requires frequent physical activity, including standing, walking, climbing or balancing, and frequently lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
1–3 years of related experience and/or training.
Obtain a Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months.
Ability to read and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and present information and respond to questions from groups.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems involving limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Knowledge of spreadsheet and word-processing software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs.
Ability to lead individual and team discussions and meetings.
Ability to apply policies consistently, objectively, and in a timely manner.
Ability to work proactively and constructively with peers and associates in other departments and shifts.
Ability to follow established procedures and comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
Meet physical demands that include frequently lifting or moving up to 100 pounds; regularly talking or hearing; frequently standing, walking, sitting, handling objects, reaching, and climbing or balancing; and occasionally stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Ability to work in conditions that regularly include wet, hot, extremely cold, or humid environments and moving mechanical parts; work may also involve high or precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, and moderate noise.

Nice To Haves

A 2- or 4-year college degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or a similar major.

Responsibilities

Supervise the daily work and safety of employees engaged in receiving, replenishing, and storing inbound products, including warehouse functions, receivers, and day forklift operators.
Manage daily Will Call functions, including replenishment, selection, and product loading while maintaining temperature controls and Quality Assurance guidelines.
Oversee labor hours and consumable supplies within budget.
Prepare work schedules, including additional work days and shifts as needed.
Inspect the proper utilization of Company assets in support of the warehouse and coordinate required repairs with the appropriate departments.
Review day warehouse functions and warehouse productivity reporting.
Recommend efficiency ideas and cost-reduction measures and assist with implementing changes in the day warehouse.
Conduct daily receiving and location audits, ensuring documentation is completed accurately and material is checked in and stored correctly.
Coordinate communication among the third-party unloading service, inbound scheduling, and warehouse management to support efficient inbound operations.
Help monitor sanitation and facility or racking damage to maintain a safe and clean warehouse.
Assist with training new associates and cross-training existing associates.
Set up the warehouse in support of night operations and communicate warehouse shift issues.
Support associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings and ongoing interaction; answer questions and explain policies and procedures.
Monitor associate morale and submit or respond to ideas to increase survey ratings.
Interpret, train on, and consistently enforce Company policies and procedures.
Coordinate with the Safety department on training, associate observations, preferred work methods, accident investigations, root-cause determination, and routine safety inspections.
Recommend disciplinary action or behavior modification when required.
Perform management functions related to staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews, and terminations.
Perform the duties of supervised employees and other related duties as needed.
Comply with requirements of local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, including OSHA, AIB, FDA, and USDA.