Outbound Warehouse Supervisor

Job title: Outbound Warehouse Supervisor

Company: Sysco

Job description: Reports To

Operation Manager

Location

Grande Vallee/EGP, Laval Quebec

Type

Salary, Full-Time

Closing Date

March 04, 2021

Company Overview

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With over 69,000 associates, the company operates more than 320 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 650,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2019 that ended June 29, 2019, the company generated sales of more than $60 billion.

Sysco, one of Canada’s Best Employers 2019, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Join our winning team.

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Role:

The Warehouse Supervisor directs and coordinates activities of workers within the warehouse, shipping and receiving. Also plans, leads, organizes and oversees all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the warehouse. The following is a list of the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. The tasks and the time spent performing each task may vary as business needs require. Sysco Specialty Grande Vallee/EGP meat and Fish/seafood Company maintains the right to modify job duties and responsibilities at its discretion.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements departmental strategy plans for ongoing continuous improvement
• Planning and overseeing workflow for warehouse, shipping & receiving.
• Key liaison and leads effective and ongoing proactive communication with customers relative to all delivery issues.
• Contribute to the profitability and efficiency of the shipping and receiving departments while maintaining a high level of customer service excellence.
• Prioritizing product needs based on demand.
• Manage processes to minimize re-work, spoilage and theft.
• Ensure daily, weekly and monthly goals are met or exceeded.
• Analyze and research problems and provide resolutions.
• Train, coach and provide recognition to employees / monitor employee performance and provide performance feedback.
• Manage labour costs by maximizing shift productivity, controlling work hours.
• Collaborate with other supervisors to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Establishes / creates strong team quality orientation culture.
• Report statistical information as required to Management
• Ensure all materials are rotated according to the FIFO inventory method.
• Manage preventative maintenance program on Warehouse equipment.
• Responsible for employee discipline and timecard management.
• Responding and follow up on general inquiries.
• Ensure compliance of all company policies, procedures, safety guidelines and HACCP; ensure team compliance / safety.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

*In times of personnel coverage due to absence or vacations, the 1-up supervisor will be responsible for the continuity of the duties and responsibilities to be completed.

Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements:

• High School, Post-Secondary
• WHMIS, Health and Safety, Forklift Training, First Aid training, high level of math

• 1-3 years of experience
• Knowledgeable in food processing facility and protein
• Communication and Language – Ability to communicate using multiple mediums with various individuals both inside and outside of the organization; is required to communicate with internal colleagues and third-party vendors; is required to communicate using courtesy, tact, discretion, and persuasion, where appropriate.
• Applicants must be fluent in both English and French to be considered;
• Judgment – Ability to use sound judgment when making decisions.
• Problem Solving – Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Stress Management – Ability to manage competing demands and to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Customer Service – Manage difficult or emotional customer or third-party vendor situations and solicits customer feedback to improve service while meeting commitments.
• Quality – Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Time Management – Use time efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Health and Safety – Works in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations as well as Company health and safety policies and procedures; ensures the safety or workers by familiarizing them with the hazards in their workplace, is able to provide necessary training and communication to ensure a safe and healthy workplace; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; corrects potentially unsafe conditions when observed or advised by employee’s of J.H.S.C. members meets expectations as indicated in the roles and responsibilities outlined in the health and safety policy.

• Food Safety/Security – Works in compliance with all applicable Food Safety policies and procedures as set out by the Company and relevant legislation including HACCP regulations.

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

Sysco’s Values: Integrity | Excellence | Teamwork | Inclusiveness | Responsibility

Sysco’s Vision is to be our customers’ most valued and trusted business partner.

We offer our associates 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 expectations.

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 associates enjoy:

Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Unlimited on-line learning through Sysco Interactive University • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Free on-site parking • Employee appreciation events • (*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)

Expected salary:

Location: Laval, QC

Job date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:28:30 GMT