Warehouse Director

About Sysco Atlanta, LLC

Sysco Atlanta, LLC is a leading foodservice distributor.

Job Summary

This is an Operations position responsible for directing the activities associated with inbound and outbound warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Handles the daily work and safety of Inbound and Outbound Warehouse managers, supervisors and other associates.
• Manages labor hours and consumable supplies within budget and work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed.
• Supervises the proper selection, purchase, and utilization of Company assets in support of warehouse operations.
• Coordinates with other departments as necessary to ensure upgrades and repairs are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Develops business relationships to ensure communication and efficient operations with third-party vendors.
• Maintains current certificate of insurance and hold harmless agreements for all contracted vendors.
• Reviews the management of shipping and loading audits daily ensuring all required documentation is accurately completed.
• Prepares budget, profit plans, and capital requests as required.
• Evaluates metrics and adjusts activities to meet or exceed performance expectations.
• Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with the implementation of changes within inbound and outbound warehouse operations.
• Identifies problems, proposes solutions to other members of management and promotes cooperation with other departments.
• Ensures the use and updating of receiving, selection and loading software systems.
• Preserves associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings.
• Maintains on-going interaction and keeps open communication channels with associates.
• Monitors associate morale and submits and responds to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement.
• Interprets, trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures.
• Coordinates efforts with the Safety department to aid in training and conducting associate observations.