Warehouse Manager (St John's)

Sysco • St. John's, NL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and management of warehouse operations. This role oversees all aspects of warehouse activities, including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control, while driving operational excellence, ensuring safety compliance, and maximizing efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• 7+ years of experience, of which at least 2 leading a team
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills with the ability to motivate, guide, and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve operational challenges.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, lift, and reach.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• 0-25% Travel Requirements

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient and accurate order fulfillment, receiving, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse productivity, reduce costs, and minimize errors.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track warehouse performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Lead and manage a team of warehouse supervisors and associates.
• Conduct performance reviews, address employee concerns, and identify opportunities for team development.
• Foster a safe and productive work environment for all team members.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations, including OSHA regulations, and company safety policies.
• Conduct safety inspections, investigate incidents, and implement corrective actions.
• Promote a strong safety culture within the warehouse.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and warehouse management systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Leverage data and analytics to identify areas for improvement and drive operational decisions.
• Contribute to the development and management of the warehouse budget.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager