Sysco · 20 hours ago
Outside Warehouse Manager
Grand Rapids Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expSysco is a leading global foodservice distributor, and they are seeking an Outside Warehouse Manager to supervise night warehouse operations. The role involves managing warehouse staff, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations, and overseeing order selection and product replenishment.
Electrical DistributionFood and BeverageFood DeliveryHealth CareHospitalityLogisticsMarketingMeat and PoultryRestaurantsSales
Responsibilities
Supervises the daily work and safety of employees engaged in order selection, product replenishment, order loading, including all warehouse functions, selectors, loaders and night forklift operators
Manages labor hours and consumable supplies within budget
Prepares work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed
Administers the proper utilization of Company assets in support of the warehouse
Coordinates required repairs with proper departments as necessary
Review night warehouse functions and various warehouse productivity reporting. Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with implementation of changes within night warehouse
Conducts shipping and loading audit 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
Assist with monitoring sanitation and facility/racking damage to ensure a safe and clean warehouse
Aid with the training of new associates, including cross-training of existing associates
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
Submit and respond to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement
Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures
Organizes efforts with the Safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, up-dating 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
Execute management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations
Performs the duties of employees supervised and other related duties as needed
Complies with local, state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, AIB, FDA, USDA, etc.)
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and related experience
1-3 years related experience and/or training
Obtain a Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Able to 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
Display the ability to consistently meet deadlines
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 frequently 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 employee 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 preferred
Company
Sysco
Sysco sells, markets, and distributes food products to restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (5)
2024 (2)
2023 (8)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.25BKey Investors
Bank of America
2025-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Hourican
President and CEO
Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer Sysco Europe
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