Outbound Warehouse Supervisor Jobs

Reports To

Outbound manager

Location

Halifax, NS

Type

Salary, Full-Time

Closing Date

June 6, 2023

Company Overview

Sysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more.

With over 57,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion USD.

Sysco, one of Canada’s Best Employers 2022, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.

Sysco is more than just a place to work. Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. To remain on top, we will continue to think bigger, work harder and never give up. Are you ready to drive success?

For more information, visit www.sysco.ca or follow us @SyscoCanada at facebook.com/SyscoCanada; twitter.com/SyscoCanada or instagram.com/SyscoCanada

For a full list of opportunities, visit www.sysco.ca/careers

Role

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.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage/Identify barriers that cause indirect time
• Develop and implement cost reduction action plans
• Monitor and improve overall productivity
• Prepare work schedules including vacations schedules
• 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.
• Conduct Material Handling Training for colleagues
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Generate/analyze productivity reports
• Enable, champion, and embrace an inclusive culture
• Ensure safety compliance in accordance with all company safety programs and industry regulations/legislation.
• Manage all aspects of selection, replenishment, assembly of products and loading in a timely manner
• Support warehouse team members with technology systems (Motorola RF scanners, Zebra printers, tablets and CANVAS)
• Complies with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
• 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
• If applicable, understand and interpret the CBA, participate in grievance, mediation, arbitration procedures at unionized facilities
• Provide ongoing coaching, training and encouragement to all colleagues and support in meeting productivity goals (Engineered Labour Standards)
• Understands that their role is critical in creating a safe organization with minimal environmental impact and the value that brings to the organization.
• Distribute, analyze and work with team members on incentive program
• Accountable for the accuracy of timecards, approvals and scheduling of direct reports
• Complete daily proactive safety measures warehouse inspections, coach cards, observations and facility audits
• Support and comply with all company policies and procedures

Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Logistics/Warehouse role
• Basic proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel
• Diploma or Degree in Logistics and or Operations preferred
• Preferred 5 Years’ experience in Logistics/Warehouse role
• High School Diploma required
• Knowledge of systems would be considered an asset: SWMS, ADP, Synetellic, CANVAS, Intelex, labour standard system
• Preferred warehouse supervisory experience

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

Our Purpose

Connecting the world to share food and care for one another

Our Mission

Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions

Our Identity

Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:

Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts

• Unlimited on-line learning
• Sysco product discounts
• Maple Virtual Care
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company Pension Plan
• Parental Leave Plan
• Voluntary Optional Insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Associate Resource Groups
• Life Insurance
• Group RRSP & TFSA
• Preferred vendor discounts

(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)