Warehouse Manager (St John's) (St. John's)

About the Role Purpose: The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and management of warehouse operations. This role oversees all aspects of warehouse activities, including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control, while driving operational excellence, ensuring safety compliance, and maximizing efficiency. Responsibilities - Oversee all aspects of daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient and accurate order fulfillment, receiving, picking, packing, and shipping. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse productivity, reduce costs, and minimize errors. - Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track warehouse performance and identify areas for improvement. - Team Leadership & Management: - Lead and manage a team of warehouse supervisors and associates. - Conduct performance reviews, address employee concerns, and identify opportunities for team development. - Foster a secure and productive work environment for all team members. - Safety & Compliance: - Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations, including OSHA regulations, and company safety policies. - Conduct safety inspections, investigate incidents, and implement corrective actions. - Promote a robust safety culture within the warehouse. - Technology & Innovation: - Evaluate and implement new technologies and warehouse management systems to improve efficiency and accuracy. - Leverage data and analytics to identify areas for improvement and drive operational decisions. - Budget & Resource Management: Contribute to the development and management of the warehouse budget. Skills - Leadership & Management: Strong leadership and mentorship skills with the ability to motivate, guide, and develop a high-performing team. - Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. - Problem-solving: Robust analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve operational challenges. Education Bachelor's degree in related discipline or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree. Experience 7+ years of experience, of which at least 2 years leading a team. Physical Demands - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, lift, and reach. - The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Travel Requirements 0-25% travel required. Benefits - Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts - Short-Term and Long-Term Disability - Life Insurance - Voluntary Optional Insurance - Parental Leave Plan - Company Pension Plan - Group RRSP & TFSA - Employee and Family Assistance - Stock Purchase Plan - Maple Virtual Care - Unlimited on-line learning - Sysco product discounts - Preferred vendor discounts - Colleague Resource Groups Commitment to Employment Equity Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pk31s