Outbound Warehouse Supervisor

Sysco•Milton, ON

7d•CA$65,000 - CA$87,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing all activities on the night shift with the primary responsibility of managing the selection function utilizing engineered labour standards and ensuring accuracy of all orders picked and on time departures. The role involves supporting warehouse team members with technology systems, providing ongoing coaching and training, ensuring safety compliance, preparing work schedules, and monitoring productivity. The supervisor will manage all aspects of selection, replenishment, assembly of products, and loading, and will be responsible for generating and analyzing productivity reports. They will also identify and manage barriers to productivity, record indirect work delays, and assist the Warehouse Manager with budget preparation and cost reduction plans. Additionally, the role requires accountability for timecards, approvals, and scheduling, and compliance with all company policies and the Food Safety Program. The supervisor is expected to champion an inclusive culture, develop high-performing talent, and present with executive maturity and professionalism. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years’ experience in Logistics/Warehouse role
High School Diploma required

Nice To Haves

Preferred 5 Years’ experience in Logistics/Warehouse role
Preferred warehouse supervisory experience
Diploma or Degree in Logistics and or Operations preferred
Basic proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel
Knowledge of systems would be considered an asset: SWMS, Blue Yonder, Workday, Synetellic, CANVAS, Intelex, labour standard system

Responsibilities

Manage all activities on the night shift, focusing on the selection function.
Ensure accuracy of all orders picked and on-time departures.
Support warehouse team members with technology systems (Motorola RF scanners, Zebra printers, tablets and CANVAS).
Provide ongoing coaching, training, and encouragement to associates to meet productivity goals (Engineered Labour Standards).
Conduct Material Handling Training for associates.
Ensure safety compliance in accordance with all company safety programs and industry regulations/legislation.
Complete daily proactive safety measures: warehouse inspections, coach cards, observations, and facility audits.
Prepare work schedules, including vacation schedules.
Distribute, analyze, and work with team members on the incentive program.
Monitor and improve overall productivity.
Support and comply with all company policies and procedures.
Manage all aspects of selection, replenishment, assembly of products, and loading in a timely manner.
Generate/analyze productivity reports.
Manage/Identify barriers that cause indirect time.
Record indirect (work delays) in SWMS (warehouse management system).
Assist Warehouse Manager in preparation of annual warehouse budget and monitor budget on a weekly basis.
Develop and implement cost reduction action plans.
Accountable for the accuracy of timecards, approvals, and scheduling of direct reports.
If applicable, understand and interpret the CBA, participate in grievance, mediation, arbitration procedures at unionized facilities.
Responsible for compliance with all Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) comprising Sysco’s Food Safety Program, specific for the assigned role.
Assist Food Safety Program Manager in ensuring compliance to Sysco’s Food Safety Program.
Drive Environmental, Health and Safety performance by acting as an example and holding their team accountable to complying with EHS programs, policies, and requirements.
Enable, champion, and embrace an inclusive culture.
Develop and support high performing talent through hiring, scheduling, performance coaching, and career management practices.
Facilitate establishment of clear performance goals; Ensure that performance goals adapt to changing business demands; Identify and manage non-performers in a fair and timely way; Identify and reward top performance; links pay and performance through base, incentive, and recognition programs.
Present oneself in a manner that demonstrates executive maturity, professionalism, trust, confidence, and integrity.
Communicate broadly and frequently the company's vision, direction, goals, performance against plan, changes, and expectations through participation in department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and informal conversations with associates.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Voluntary Optional Insurance
Parental Leave Plan
Company Pension Plan
Group RRSP & TFSA
Employee and Family Assistance
Stock Purchase Plan
Maple Virtual Care
Unlimited on-line learning
Sysco product discounts
Preferred vendor discounts
Associate Resource Groups