Outbound Warehouse Supervisor

Sysco•Philadelphia, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This Operations position supervises 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 warehouse staff. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 5 p.m. until finish. The position is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (ZIP code 19148), with no stated travel percentage; occasional travel to other operating companies or the corporate office may be required as business needs dictate. The role manages warehouse labor and supplies, coordinates repairs, reviews productivity, and supports efficiency and cost-reduction initiatives. It also oversees shipping and loading audits, sanitation, facility and racking safety, associate training and engagement, policy enforcement, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. The supervisor performs the duties of supervised employees and other related duties as needed. Sysco describes itself as a global foodservice distribution company with more than 71,000 colleagues, a fleet of more than 13,000 vehicles, approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide, and more than 700,000 customer locations. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Sysco is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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 general 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 of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled 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, timely, and objectively; and work constructively with peers and associates in other departments and shifts.
Ability to follow established 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 finger, handle, or feel, reach, and climb or balance; occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Vision abilities required include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

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 extra workdays and shifts as needed.
Ensure proper utilization of Company assets in support of warehouse operations.
Coordinate required repairs with appropriate departments.
Review night warehouse functions and productivity reports; suggest efficiency ideas and cost-reduction measures and assist with implementing changes.
Conduct daily shipping and loading audits, checking required documentation—including HAACP, food safety, and catch-weight documentation—and ensuring material is handled and stored correctly to minimize potential loss.
Help monitor sanitation and facility and racking damage to maintain a safe, clean warehouse.
Assist with training new associates and cross-training existing associates.
Support associate relations through regular 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, updates to preferred work methods, accident investigations and root-cause identification, and routine safety inspections.
Make recommendations for disciplinary action or behavior modification when needed.
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 requirements of local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, including OSHA, AIB, FDA, and USDA.