Distribution Center Manager

Warehouse Manager

Responsible for providing leadership to the warehouse operation with warehouse employees and local delivery drivers. Responsibilities include facility layout optimization, hiring, building maintenance, staff utilization, operational metrics and negotiating agreements.

Required : Bachelor degree and 5+ of progressive warehouse management experience in warehouse and transportation operations. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office products (specifically Excel, Access 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.

Preferred : Training in Six Sigma or Lean, experience with WMS, SAP software and 10+ years of progressive warehouse management experience in a union environment.

Essential Duties :

• Effectively lead the department's employees by creating and sharing a common vision & direction as well as understanding of the organization's strategy
• Responsible for the process flow in a high volume order fulfillment multi-shift distribution center.
• Manage processes to ensure compliance with company policies / procedures, continual process improvement.
• Demonstrate and report on productivity increases while implementing cost saving initiatives.
• Develop and implement departmental changes enhancing workflow optimization.
• Ensure the department's physical assets (equipment, RF units, inventory, conveyors, etc.) are properly controlled, maintained, protected, and utilized.
• Collaborates with Human Resources to recruit, develop, train, and administer discipline.
• Develop, monitor and follow up appropriately on all relevant KPIs.
• Operate within & analyzes P&L statements.
• Manage change effectively while engaging staff in process improvement initiatives.
• Budgetary responsibilities include labor, facilities management and capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with Company, OSHA, DOT, and housekeeping regulations
• Establish and maintain all delivery agreements with last mile delivery agents.
• Prepare reports to support Department of Transportation and OSHA regulations.
• Prepare reports for Senior Management regarding distribution center performance.
• Responsible for achieving verifiable productivity increases and cost saving initiatives.
• Establish and communicate performance metrics, standards and objectives.

Supervisory Duties :

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.