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Director, Warehouse - Food Manufacturing

Buckhead Chicago

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Job ID R264358 Date posted 09/08/2026

Employment Type Full time

Company name US1292 Buckhead Meat Midwest Inc.-Illinois Division

Compensation $88,300 - $132,500

Compensation Range The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

Job Profile Summary Responsible for the storage and movement of materials and finished goods including: • Shipping & Receiving • Warehousing • Order Filling, Picking, and Packing • Inventory Control & Records Management • Dispatch • Developing transport schedules, methods, and routes • Analyzing and projecting transportation costs • Coordinating customs clearances and permits • Maintaining, loading, packing and driving vehicles • Evaluating, selecting, and managing ongoing relationships with external transport providers (e.g., fuel suppliers, trucking/shipping companies, etc.) • Acquiring and managing fleet vehicles

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JOB SUMMARY

Ensure the organized flow of products in and out of the building. Adhere strictly to product quality standards, inventory control, productivity, order accuracy, and sanitation standards while maintaining control of departmental expenses.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Hire, train, direct, and discipline warehouse personnel to achieve the most effective use of manpower and equipment.
  • Process weekly payroll.
  • Perform daily sanitation and safety inspections.
  • Ensure security, maintenance, and repair of warehouse equipment and physical building.
  • Perform cycle counting and reconciliations.
  • Process invoices and manage expenses.
  • Recommend improvements in material handling to promote efficiency and lower operating costs.
  • Manage productivity and order accuracy to achieve a high warehouse service level.
  • Maintain open communications with other departments, managers, and other company personnel.
  • Assure OSHA Compliance in warehouse operations.
  • Perform warehouse operation following the Buckhead/Newport Meat & Seafood compliance review.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.
  • Review receiving to determine out of stocks. Inform procurement of potential outs, under/overstock problems and quality issues.
  • Organize paperwork for the outbound shift.
  • Review delivery adjustments and reconcile.
  • Conduct routine warehouse meetings and maintain an ongoing safety program.
  • Participate in the safety committee.


QUALIFICATIONS
Education

  • High school diploma/GED
  • 4-year degree strongly preferred.

Experience

  • 10 years of warehouse management experience in distribution/manufacturing

Professional Skills

  • You must possess good employee relations skills.


Physical Demands

  • Work is light with some walking for inspections regularly.
  • Approximately 10% of the time is spent on data entry.
  • Must be able to communicate, primarily by telephone, to vendors, shippers, employees, and other Company personnel.
  • Must be able to read text that is close and at a distance with or without correction.
  • Must be able to perform manual tasks, hear, walk, stand, sit, reach, lift, bend, speak and interact with others.


Work Environment

  • The office is situated in the warehouse.
  • Activities occur both inside (protection from weather conditions but not temperature changes) and outside.


Equipment Operated

  • Typical equipment you will operate include but is not limited to a calculator, copier, fax, PC, Microsoft Office applications, and CRT.

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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.

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