Manager, Operations

Sysco

Operations Manager managing daily inbound and outbound warehouse operations for Sysco. Ensuring superior customer service and compliance with company policies and safety regulations.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeSayreville • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,700 - $134,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the daily workload and safety of Warehouse Supervisors and associates.
Review and set priorities to ensure orders are correct, complete and leave on time to ensure excellent customer service.
Manage the proper selection, purchase, and utilization of Company assets in support of warehouse operations.
Coordinate with other departments as necessary to ensure upgrades and repairs are completed efficiently and effectively.
Proactively look ahead to meet/exceed anticipated workloads.
Establish and implement processes and systems to efficiently meet inventory management goals.
Suggest efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assist with the implementation of changes with inbound and outbound warehouse operations.
Daily review shipping and loading audits ensuring all required documentation are accurately completed and material is handled and stored correctly.
Ensure day to day management and associate activities are in alignment with a safety strategy.
Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
Direct, coordinate and monitor the daily activities & performance of Operations team.
Coach and develop a team in balancing the delivery of high productivity, quality and customer service.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree required or 10+ years’ equivalent education and experience.
5-7 years of related operations and management experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
Must be familiar with OSHA regulations.
Strong understanding of budgeting and the ability to interpret P&Ls.
Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and professional interactive skills are necessary to perform at a high degree of proficiency.
Ability to effectively write reports, present information and respond to questions from suppliers, customers, management and inter-department staff.
Capable of working with internal staff from other departments in a proactive and constructive manner.
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to mentor and develop individuals and teams.
Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
Ability to build working relationships with internal business partners, vendors, and customers.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
Expertise in gathering and analyzing information skillfully.

Benefits

Comp & perks

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

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Hard Skills & Tools

inventory managementbudgetingP&L interpretationwarehouse operationsshipping auditssafety managementcost reductionprocess implementationteam performance monitoringreport writing

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsleadershipmentoringproblem solvingnegotiationpresentation skillslisteningrelationship buildingproactive collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeOSHA regulations familiarity