AddressCompany:
US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC
Zip Code:
77077
Minimum Level of Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience:
5 Years
Employment Type:
Full Time
Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%
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 factors
Brief role description
This position is responsible for driving Process Improvements and best practices (productivity, safety, quality, accuracy) for the Broadline Supply Chain Network. Subject matter expert for new tools, technologies, lean concepts, warehouse and transportation management, labor management systems and enhancements.
Primary areas of responsibility
Enabling Operational Excellence by identifying and developing best practices across the organization on key initiatives for productivity, customer service, and safety. Determines benchmarks for each location develops plans for incremental improvement, and measures progress for reporting and potential corrective action.
Implements lean practices for Supply Chain by communicating initiatives including instructions and guidance for productivity improvement processes.
Creates a project checklist, sets expectations, ensures adherence to project guidelines and deadlines, answers questions, solves or escalates system issues, reports on progress, and measures the impact of lean processes.
Provides training to field level managers on all processes and systems within Supply Chain including new applications and systems.
Develops and distributes training materials to field operations. Troubleshoots with local management on questions and finds solutions for problems.
Reports key performance indicators on productivity and outstanding issues of Process Improvement initiatives to senior management.
Partner with the network planning team, ops finance, and other SSC departments to support the field teams.
Lead, manage, develop and motivate a team of Supply Chain Process Improvement experts.
Education
MBA preferred.
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or university in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Supply Chain/Logistics.
Minimum Experience
Minimum 5 years of direct experience in distribution.
Skills
Experience leading, coaching and supervising an operations team.
Experience in a consumer-facing industry such as consumer packaged goods and/or retail is desirable; experience with the food industry (manufacturing/ processing, distribution, retailing) is preferred
Experience with managing projects including prioritization of tasks and meeting deadlines a plus.
Knowledge of TQM (Six Sigma, Lean) preferred.
Excellent follow-up and communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
Must have good presentation skills and be comfortable speaking in front of groups.
Proactively recognize potential problem areas and troubleshoot effectively.
Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
This position can be performed from the Corporate facility or from a remote location.
If working remote, must have required software to ensure timely communications and have a dedicated workspace free of any distractions and participate in conference calls in a business-friendly environment.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com
OVERVIEW:
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.
We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.
