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Warehouse Manager

Sysco
Full-time
On-site
Canada
$77,900 - $116,800 USD yearly

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

$77,900.00 - $116,800.00

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and management of warehouse operations. This role oversees all aspects of warehouse activities, including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control, while driving operational excellence, ensuring safety compliance, and maximizing efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient and accurate order fulfillment, receiving, picking, packing, and shipping.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse productivity, reduce costs, and minimize errors.
  • Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track warehouse performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Team Leadership & Management:
  • Lead and manage a team of warehouse supervisors and associates.
  • Conduct performance reviews, address employee concerns, and identify opportunities for team development.
  • Foster a safe and productive work environment for all team members.
  • Safety & Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations, including OSHA regulations, and company safety policies.
  • Conduct safety inspections, investigate incidents, and implement corrective actions.
  • Promote a strong safety culture within the warehouse.
  • Technology & Innovation:
  • Evaluate and implement new technologies and warehouse management systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Leverage data and analytics to identify areas for improvement and drive operational decisions.
  • Budget & Resource Management:
  • Contribute to the development and management of the warehouse budget.

Skills

  • Leadership & Management: Strong leadership and mentorship skills with the ability to motivate, guide, and develop a high-performing team.
  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve operational challenges.

Certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Experience

7+ years of experience, of which at least 2 leading a team

Physical Demands

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, lift, and reach.  
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Travel Requirements

0-25%

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

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

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

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)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team.

This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.

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