Inbound Warehouse Supervisor

at  SYSCO FOOD SERVICES

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Logistics/Warehouse role
• Preferred 5 Years’ experience in Logistics/Warehouse role
• Preferred warehouse supervisory experience
• High School Diploma required
• Diploma or Degree in Logistics and or Operations preferred
• Knowledge of systems would be considered an asset. (SWMS, ADP, Synetellic, CANVAS, Intelex, labour standard system)
• Basic proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel
• Valid driver’s license in good standing with access to a vehicle is required
  Internal candidates apply via the Career Centre on your HR Portal / ADP Workforce Now.
  External candidates submit cover letter & resume via www.sysco.ca/careers

ROLE:

This role is primarily responsible for efficiently managing all activities on the day shift including receiving, put-a-ways and replenishment and ensuring that the warehouse is set up for the selection function on the night shift.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist internal and external customers with expediting orders (Customer pick up/Same day service)
• Develop standards and working relationships with outside contractors (e.g. Lumping)
• Support warehouse team members with technology systems (Motorola RF scanners, Zebra printers, tablets and CANVAS)
• Management of engineered labour standards
• Training on Material Handling for colleagues
• Complete daily warehouse inspections (coach cards, observations and facility audits)
• Daily communication with Merchandizing team to identify any logistic issues or delays from the vendor or inbound carrier
• Prepare work schedules including vacations schedules
• Analyze and work with team members on incentive program results and opportunities
• Monitor and improve overall productivity
• Monitor problems/inefficiencies with receiving operations, generate ideas and solutions
• Coordinate receiving, put away, replenishment, assembly of products in a timely manner
• Generate/analyze productivity reports
• Manage/Identify barriers that cause indirect time
• Record indirect (work delays) in SWMS (warehouse management system)
• Monitor inbound loads and coordinate carrier placement to docks to reduce travel time and increase productivity
• Ensure product accuracy and integrity in conjunction with inventory control
• Interface with Merchandising department to resolve receiving problems and or buying patterns
• Supervise put away and replenishment process
• Assist Warehouse Manager in preparation of annual warehouse budget and monitor budget on a weekly basis
• Ensure Food safety guidelines are followed and adhered to
• Develop and implement cost reduction action plans
• If applicable, understand and interpret the CBA, participate in grievance, mediation, arbitration procedures at unionized facilities
• Accountable for the accuracy of timecards, approvals and scheduling of direct reports
• Complies with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
• Understands that their role is critical in creating a safe organization with minimal environmental impact and the value that brings to the organization.
• Is willing to 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
• Perform other duties as assigned.