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Sysco · 21 hours ago

Outbound Warehouse Manager

Sysco is a leading global foodservice distributor. This Operations position is responsible for managing night warehouse operations, including overseeing staff, ensuring safety and security, and maintaining equipment and inventory.

Electrical DistributionFood and BeverageFood DeliveryHealth CareHospitalityLogisticsMarketingMeat and PoultryRestaurantsSales
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Responsibilities

Manages the daily work and safety of associates engaged in order selection, product replenishment, and order loading, to include all warehouse functions, selectors, loaders and night forklift operators
Oversees labor hours and consumable supplies within budget
Prepares work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed
Handles the proper utilization of Company assets in support of the warehouse
Coordinates required repairs with proper departments as necessary
Reviews night warehouse functions and various warehouse productivity reporting
Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with the implementation of changes within the night warehouse
Identifies problems, proposes solutions to other members of management and promotes cooperation with other departments
Conducts shipping and loading audits daily ensuring all required documentation is accurately completed (including HAACP, food safety, and catch-weight documentation) and that material is handled and stored correctly with a minimum potential for loss
Assists with monitoring sanitation and facility/racking damage to ensure a safe and clean warehouse
Preserves associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings
Maintains on-going interaction
Keeps open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures
Monitors associate morale
Submits and responds to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement
Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures
Coordinates efforts with the Safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, updating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes, and routine safety inspections
Makes recommendations for disciplinary action and/or behavior modification where required
Executes management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations
Performs the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed
Complies with local, state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, AIB, FDA, USDA, etc.)

Qualification

Warehouse managementSafety complianceTeam leadershipSupply chain managementPowered Industrial Equipment CertificationReport writingCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTime managementInterpersonal skills

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and related experience
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Can add, subtracts, multiply, and divides into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Demonstrate knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs
Successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings
Apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner
Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments and shifts proactively and constructively
Work in a disciplined manner and capable of following established procedures, practices and comply with local, state and federal regulations
Reports to work promptly and regularly; works well with others; demonstrates the ability to consistently meet deadlines
Obtain a Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months
Regularly required to talk or hear
Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance
Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Regularly exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts
The associate works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
May occasionally be required to travel to other Operating Companies or the corporate office as business needs dictate (i.e. training, business continuation, etc.)
Periodically exposed to high, precarious places
Sometimes exposed to fumes or airborne particles
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Preferred

2 or 4-year college degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or similar major

Company

Sysco sells, markets, and distributes food products to restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses.

H1B Sponsorship

Sysco has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2024 (2)
2023 (8)
2022 (7)
2021 (7)
2020 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.25B
Key Investors
Bank of America
2025-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Kevin Hourican
President and CEO
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Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer Sysco Europe
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