Director of Warehouse Operations

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 food service 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.

• 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

• Bachelor's degree required (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Minimum 7 years of related warehouse or operations leadership experience

• Ability to obtain Powered Industrial Equipment Certification within 3 months of hire

• 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.)

• 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