SYGMA - Warehouse Director

Company:  US3089 Sygma San Antonio (The Sygma Network, Inc)Sales Territory:  Zip Code:78218Travel Percentage:  COMPENSATION INFORMATION:The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison.  Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factorsSUMMARYDirect all warehouse and distribution operations to promote safe, efficient, and optimal utilization of our facilities, equipment, and personnel.  Maintain the areas in a safe and sanitary condition to meet all federal, state and Company requirements and operate within the designated financial and productivity guidelines.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOversee, observe and enforce all safety rules in an effort to eliminate accidents and injuries.Oversee, hire, train, develop, evaluate and ensure accountability of the warehouse management team and the warehouse associates.Serve as the role model of responsible, accountable and effective leadership for operations.Maintain a work environment that recruits, retains and supports all operations personnel. Execute processes for the selection, development, motivation and evaluation of staff.Maintain knowledge and effectively administer all Company policies and procedures including training, communication, interviewing, associate discipline and termination.Initiate and maintain sanitation program for responsible areas.Maintain updated knowledge of Company safety program and OSHA regulations and adherence.Maintain working knowledge of all warehouse related systems and processes.Maintain general knowledge of refrigeration systems.Collaborate with all RDC departments (Transportation, HR, Administration) and the opcos to achieve most efficient product flow and to continuously drive best cost and service.Responsible for proper receiving, slotting and shipping of products and the relationship to accuracy and product quality, as well as productivity.Work effectively with the Senior Manager, Warehouse Standards, Systems and Engineering to minimize warehouse shrink and to maximize productivity with WMS configuration and execution.Foster an environment that encourages associate involvement, commit to quality of work for self and others, and provide leadership for mutual benefit to Company, associates and customers.Ensure that all required associate records, evaluations, and related documentation are maintained in a timely, consistent, and accurate manner as well as ensuring the operations management team is fully trained and effective in these processes.Responsible for ensuring the appearance, maintenance and security of the warehouse and equipment are ongoing.Support the safety effort by working with the safety department to resolve safety issues.Send/receive positive communications to responsible associates.Communicate and reinforce policies and procedures (Coaching Maximizing Performance Program, Preferred Work Methods, and Best Business Practices) to ensure associates are trained in safety, job knowledge, and attainment of performance standards.Maintain effective working relationship between assigned management of all respective operations departments.Act as a problem solver for associate relations issues and department needs.Understand and comply with all applicable company policies (i.e. attendance, Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, Associate Handbook, etc.Understand and ensure compliance with all applicable State/Federal laws, regulations and policies (i.e. OSHA, HACCP, BRC, etc.).Supports food safety policies, standard operating procedures, and prerequisite food safety control programs that meet legal and quality requirements and industry best practices as defined in our Food Safety Commitment documentation.Accept additional responsibilities or special projects as requested.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESProvide direction and leadership to subsidiary associates as well as ongoing communication of related status and issues to RDC management.Determines and provides training and development of staff members as needed.Identifies staffing requirements and assists in personnel recruitment to fulfill staffing requirements.Responsible for associate performance evaluations of immediate subordinates on an annual basis for the purpose of communicating and properly documenting expectations and evaluations to the staff.Provides ongoing feedback on the performance of subordinates and the department by monitoring activities and reports.Responsible for managing all warehouse operations staff including managers, supervisors, and non-exempt (hourly) associates.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill set, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  An individual should contact the Human Resource representative or hiring manager if he or she believes that an accommodation is needed.Must be at least 18 years of age.Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills between associates, peers, and senior management.Must have ability to plan and organize work and time, analyze and disseminate numerical data, follow policies and procedures, possess basic math skills, and identify and solve problems.Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).Must have ability to handle departmental issues, mitigate differences, and support direct reports.Must have demonstrated ability to plan and organize work and time, follow policies and procedures, identify and solve problems.Must have ability to foster a cooperative work environment with business partners and collaborate with multiple teams at multiple levels within the organization to achieve Company objectives.Must