Inbound Warehouse Supervisor
Reports To
Warehouse Manager
Location
Milton, Ontario
Type
Salaried, Full-Time
Closing Date
February 5th, 2024
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 2023, 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 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.
Shift Schedule:
Monday to Friday 4:00AM to 12:00PM
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.
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
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 • 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
(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)