Outbound Warehouse Supervisor - Des Plaines

Sysco • Chicago, IL

1d • $72,700 - $109,100 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an operations position responsible for supervising night warehouse activities, including order selection, product replenishment, order loading, warehouse safety and security, and the management and direction of assigned warehouse staff. The role also oversees staffing, productivity, compliance, training, associate relations, and the effective use of company assets and supplies.

The position works non-traditional hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. It is based in Des Plaines, Illinois, with occasional travel to other operating companies or the corporate office as business needs dictate. The stated annual compensation range is $72,700–$109,100, and the employee may be eligible for the Company’s Incentive Plan.

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 three 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 to present information and respond to questions from groups.
• Basic arithmetic skills, including working with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals across units of measure.
• Ability to solve practical problems involving concrete variables and 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, apply policies consistently and objectively, and work constructively with peers and associates across departments and shifts.
• Ability to follow established procedures and practices and comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Prompt and regular attendance, ability to work well with others, and ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently lifting or moving up to 100 pounds and performing the listed standing, walking, sitting, handling, reaching, climbing or balancing, and occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Nice To Haves

• A two- or four-year college degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or a similar major.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily work and safety of 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 additional work days and shifts as needed.
• Ensure proper utilization of company assets in support of warehouse operations.
• Coordinate required repairs with the appropriate departments.
• Review night warehouse operations and productivity reports; suggest and help implement efficiency ideas and cost-reduction measures.
• Conduct daily shipping and loading audits, ensuring required documentation is accurate, including HACCP, 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 in training new associates and cross-training existing associates.
• Maintain associate relations through department and pre-shift meetings and ongoing interaction; answer questions and explain policies and procedures.
• Monitor associate morale and submit or respond to ideas that improve associate engagement and enablement.
• 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 analysis, and routine safety inspections.
• Make recommendations for disciplinary action or behavior modification when required.
• Perform management functions including staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews, and terminations.
• Perform the duties of supervised employees and other related duties as needed.
• Comply with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including those of OSHA, AIB, FDA, and USDA.

Benefits

• May be eligible to participate in the Company’s Incentive Plan.
• Benefits information is available at SyscoBenefits.com; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED