Manager, Night Warehouse

US Foods•Twinsburg, OH

1d•$60,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Manager, Warehouse ensures a warehouse culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost through engagement with warehouse associates, strong customer service, and safe, profitable operations. The manager uses warehouse operations experience to lead personnel and drive efficient operations, ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely receiving and storage of inbound product or selection and loading of outbound product. The role directly supervises union and/or non-union warehouse floor associates, including loaders, selectors, receivers, and forklift drivers. It works with warehouse leaders and coworkers and internal customers across departments. The work takes place in warehouse environments, including cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees. Travel of 10% is required, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in warehouse distribution.
At least one year of experience overseeing a workforce.
Broad knowledge of warehouse operations, methods, and procedures.
Strong leadership, communication, and people development skills.
Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, HACCP, and other regulatory requirements.
Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
Basic computer skills, such as Microsoft Office.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to travel 10%, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including frequent walking and sitting; occasional standing, vehicle driving, lifting up to 100 pounds, carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling, climbing/balancing, and other listed movements and tasks.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
HACCP certification is a plus.
PCQI certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Champion safety procedures, processes, and training to maintain a safety-first culture and help ensure associates remain injury-free.
Oversee and develop warehouse associates through coaching, training, problem resolution, and leading by example; discuss performance with Sr. Warehouse Managers and develop plans to address gaps.
Maintain open communication and direct the workforce to support efficient workflow.
Direct and supervise warehouse associates’ work and productivity; promote engagement, retention, and a culture reflecting company values.
Participate in interviewing and hiring warehouse personnel with Sr. Warehouse Managers; review performance, coach on productivity and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
Direct associates to achieve accurate orders and ensure they are staged and loaded; oversee preparation of the warehouse for the next shift’s shipping or receiving.
Monitor operational information, including mis-picks and productivity reports, and take corrective action through coaching and counseling.
On day shift, designate dock locations for inbound carriers; ensure product is stocked appropriately in accordance with food safety and FIFO procedures; monitor replenishment to ensure stock availability and reduce shorts; oversee will call.
Maintain the physical condition and safety of the warehouse and equipment, including preparing repair work orders and equipment requisitions.
Work with operations management to identify inventory shrink sources and develop action plans; analyze operations and recommend improvements to expense and cost control.
Inspect the facility for safety hazards and resolve them or report them to the safety manager; maintain the warehouse and equipment.
Ensure compliance with the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and FSQA requirements.
Schedule work shifts effectively using appropriate planning tools, such as Microsoft Excel.
Perform other duties assigned by the manager.