Warehouse Manager - Day Shift

Employment Type Full time

Compensation $86,000

Compensation Range The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

Job Profile Summary Responsible for successfully leading & influencing the assigned shift team in performing the fast-paced work required to run DON’s distribution center in a safe, efficient, and productive manner. Accountable for the overall management and coordination of the activities of approximately 40-50 shift associates including hourly union, hourly non-union, and exempt level supervisory staff

Description

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• Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday 5am - 4pm (until shift completion)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, extensive warehouse management systems experience

• 5 years progressively responsible experience in managing warehouse operation

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office products (specifically Excel and Word)

• Proven leadership abilities to effectively develop, direct, and motivate

• Strong analytical, attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to problem solve, multitask, and prioritize work

• Excellent communication, time management skills

• Can work independently or collaboratively to accomplish objectives and is able to interact effectively with all levels of management

• Ability to work weekends if the business requires, and the ability to obtain forklift certification and operate as needed

• Abitliy to frequently walk, climb stairs, bend/twist, and occasionally lift up to 50lbs.

Preferred:

• SAP experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plan, direct and control a wide variety of operational assignments through management, clerical and warehouse staff.

• Follow broadly based directives and operate independently in accomplishing organizational goals.

• Communicate with management on operational issues, utilization of schedules and statistical analysis on a daily basis.

• Use sound judgment in analyzing issues, and establishing innovative solutions.

• Recognize the importance and provides excellent customer service to both external and internal customers and develop methods that will improve customer satisfaction.

• Systematically handle daily work challenges and adjusts effectively to multiple demands, shifting priorities and rapid change.

• Prepare reports for Distribution Center Management regarding department performance standards.

• Establish and communicate performance metrics, standards and objectives.

Management Duties:

• Train, counsel and develop direct reports.

• Collaborate with Human Resources to recruit, develop, and train staff.

• Ensure compliance with Company, OSHA, DOT, and housekeeping regulations.

• Recommend salary adjustments, promotions, transfers, disciplinary action, dismissals and terminations.

• Set challenging and productive goals for team and hold them accountable.

• Coach and counsel direct reports on performance issues and takes corrective action if needed.

• Conduct meetings with direct reports to keep them informed of current problems, changes and new developments in the department and Company.

• Manage time and attendance of direct reports according to Company policies and procedures.

• Plan, schedule, and assign workload as well as monitor work productivity and recommend/ implement changes as needed.

• Complete performance appraisals within assigned timeframes.

• Cross train direct reports to maximize productivity and provide coverage of all functions. Administer all policies and procedures accordingly as set forth by DON.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Overview Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. 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. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.