Warehouse Supervisor - SYGMA - Danville, IL

Sysco•Sygma Illinois, IL

9d•$57,000 - $85,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor oversees warehouse and distribution activities to promote safe, efficient use of facilities, equipment, and personnel. The role ensures merchandise is received, put away, selected, and shipped accurately and efficiently; communicates with colleagues and management; and protects warehouse integrity and security while meeting safety and productivity goals. The supervisor directly manages 15 to 25 colleagues and carries out supervisory responsibilities under company policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include staffing and scheduling, assigning and monitoring work, training, evaluating performance, coaching, recognizing strong performance, and addressing colleague relations and department needs. The role also supports payroll accuracy, warehouse safety and food safety, inventory integrity, equipment and facility upkeep, and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. The position is full-time and requires a varying schedule that may include day or night shifts, weekdays, weekends, and some holidays. Work is performed in a warehouse, including freezer, cooler, and dry storage areas. The role may require travel to support business needs.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Internal non-exempt candidates must be in a lead position or have prior lead or supervisory experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with colleagues, peers, and management.
Ability to plan and organize work and time, analyze and share numerical data, follow policies and procedures, perform basic math, and identify and solve problems.
Ability to perform in a multitasking environment with frequent interruptions.
Basic computer knowledge and experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Must pass a functional capacity test.
High school diploma or GED required.
Completion of a supervisory training program required.
Ability to read and interpret business, professional, technical, and regulatory materials; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to address issues proactively and solve problems of varying complexity using education and experience, including adapting prior approaches or developing solutions within applicable regulations.
Material handling equipment certification required, or ability to become certified.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 40 pounds, occasional lifting of 41 to 50 pounds, and seldom lifting of 51 to 100 pounds.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Three to five years of warehouse-related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate with responsible colleagues and management.
Monitor receiving and shipping procedures to ensure products are unloaded, received, stored, selected, and loaded efficiently and accurately.
Communicate and reinforce policies, procedures, preferred work methods, and business practices; ensure colleagues are trained in safety, job knowledge, and performance standards.
Plan and schedule coverage for vacations, holidays, workers’ compensation, and other staffing needs; coordinate personnel for warehouse activities.
Monitor workflow and productivity, balance staffing across work areas, and use the labor management system to monitor volume.
Evaluate colleagues’ work and performance, coach on expectations and performance concerns, and recognize above-average performance.
Reduce overtime using the Daily Planning Tool spreadsheet.
Coordinate with Transportation to improve receiving and shipping flow.
Work with Inventory Control and Operations Systems to maintain product integrity, proper storage, and rotation.
Encourage colleague involvement and quality work, and provide leadership for the benefit of the company, customers, and colleagues.
File colleague records, evaluations, and related documentation accurately and on time.
Address colleague relations issues and department needs.
Work with Inventory Control to minimize warehouse shrink and product loss.
Maintain the appearance, maintenance, and security of the warehouse and equipment.
Enforce safety rules and participate in the safety effort, including serving on the safety committee, completing weekly coach cards, and working with the safety department to resolve safety issues.
Conduct stay interviews with direct reports and follow up on outstanding colleague feedback.
Review and approve direct reports’ time and leave records in the timeclock, ensuring accurate coding and compliance with payroll deadlines.
Ensure warehouse computers and radio-frequency equipment are used safely and professionally.
Comply with company policies and ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and policies, including OSHA and HACCP.
Support food safety policies, procedures, and prerequisite food safety control programs that meet legal, quality, and industry requirements.
Recruit, interview, hire, train, plan, assign, and direct the work of colleagues; evaluate, reward, and coach direct reports; manage confidential information.
Accept additional responsibilities or special projects as requested.