Outbound Warehouse Supervisor

Sysco

Operations position supervising night warehouse activities, ensuring the safety and efficiency of warehouse staff at Sysco. Manages labor hours, schedules, and compliance with safety regulations.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in warehouse operations, including employee supervision, safety compliance, and productivity management. Proficient in budget management, training, and effective communication to enhance associate engagement and operational efficiency.

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Warehouse SupervisionSafety ComplianceBudget ManagementPowered Industrial Equipment CertificationEmployee Training

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Hard Skills

Order SelectionProduct ReplenishmentShipping and Loading AuditDocumentation ComplianceSpreadsheet SoftwareWord Processing SoftwareProblem SolvingData Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam LeadershipAssociate RelationsConflict Resolution

Tools & Technologies

Sysco Technology Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Powered Industrial Equipment Certification

Industry Keywords

HAACPFood SafetyOSHAAIBFDAUSDA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.)

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and related experience
2 or 4-year college degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or similar major preferred
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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