Warehouse Director – Sysco
Location: Olathe, KS
Compensation: $107,000 base salary + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits Package
Join Sysco as a Warehouse Director
Sysco is seeking an experienced, results-driven Warehouse Director to lead all inbound and outbound warehouse operations. In this critical leadership role, you’ll oversee daily warehouse activities, ensure regulatory compliance, drive operational excellence, and lead a high-performing team in one of the most dynamic environments in the foodservice distribution industry.
If you're a hands-on, metrics-driven operations leader who thrives in a fast-paced setting, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations for inbound and outbound warehouse teams including managers, supervisors, and associates
- Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and security standards are consistently met
- Manage labor hours, budgets, schedules, and consumable supplies
- Oversee asset utilization, facility upgrades, maintenance, and repair coordination
- Drive accuracy in receiving, replenishment, selection, and loading processes
- Review shipping/loading audits, HACCP and food safety documentation
- Build strong relationships with internal partners and external vendors
- Develop and execute budget, profit plans, and capital requests
- Monitor KPIs and performance metrics to achieve operational goals
- Recommend and implement cost-saving and process-improvement initiatives
- Support associate engagement through meetings, communication, and coaching
- Lead performance management: hiring, development, corrective actions, and evaluations
- Partner with Safety to conduct investigations, inspections, and enhance work methods
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, USDA, AIB, and company guidelines
- Perform additional duties to support warehouse operations as needed
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Experience:
- Minimum 7 years of related warehouse or operations leadership experience
Certifications:
- Ability to obtain Powered Industrial Equipment Certification within 3 months of hire
Professional Skills:
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in reporting, documentation, and operational software systems
- Ability to manage complex workflows, deadlines, and high-pressure environments
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive results
- High level of computer proficiency (Excel, Word, operational systems, etc.)
Physical & Working Conditions
- Frequent standing, walking, climbing, lifting up to 100 lbs
- Exposure to cold, hot, wet, or humid warehouse environments
- Non-traditional hours: nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations
- Occasional travel to other Sysco operating companies or corporate office