Night Warehouse Supervisor
About The Position
This is an operations position responsible for supervising night warehouse activities, including order selection, product replenishment and order loading. The supervisor ensures warehouse safety and security and provides management and direction to assigned staff. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 6:30 PM to 3:00 AM; the end time may vary based on business needs and daily workload. The role oversees warehouse employees and operations, manages labor and supplies, coordinates repairs, reviews productivity, audits shipping and loading, and supports sanitation and facility safety. It also involves training and developing associates, maintaining communication and morale, applying company policies, supporting safety programs, making disciplinary recommendations, and carrying out staff selection, performance management and related management functions. The position must comply with applicable local, state and federal regulations.
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, analyze and interpret business and professional publications, 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, fractions and decimals.
- Ability to solve practical problems involving varied situations with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagrammed or scheduled instructions.
- Knowledge of spreadsheet and word-processing software, with ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs.
- Ability to lead individual and team discussions and meetings, apply policies consistently and objectively, and work constructively with peers and associates across departments and shifts.
- Ability to follow procedures and comply with local, state and federal regulations; report promptly and regularly; work well with others; and consistently meet deadlines.
- Regularly talk or hear; frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach, and climb or balance; occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Required vision abilities include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- A 2- or 4-year college degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or a similar major.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily work and safety for employees engaged in order selection, product replenishment, order loading and other warehouse functions, including selectors, loaders and night forklift operators.
- Manage labor hours and consumable supplies within budget.
- Prepare work schedules, including extra work days and shifts as needed.
- Ensure proper use of Company assets in support of warehouse operations.
- Coordinate required repairs with the appropriate departments.
- Review night warehouse functions and productivity reporting; suggest efficiency and cost-reduction measures and assist with implementing changes.
- Conduct daily shipping and loading audits, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate, including HAACP, food safety and catch-weight documentation, and that materials are handled and stored correctly.
- 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.
- Maintain associate relations through department or pre-shift meetings and ongoing interaction.
- Maintain open communication with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures; monitor morale and respond to ideas for improving engagement and enablement.
- Interpret, train on and consistently enforce Company policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with the Safety department on training, associate observations, work-method updates, accident investigations and routine safety inspections.
- Recommend disciplinary action or behavior modification when required.
- Carry out staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.
- Perform the duties of supervised employees and other related duties as needed.
- Comply with local, state and federal regulatory agencies, including OSHA, AIB, FDA and USDA.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
