Manager, Night Warehouse

US Foods•Plainfield, IL

4d•$65,000 - $105,000•Onsite

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 safe, accurate, and timely receiving and storage of inbound product or selection and loading of outbound product. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday. Initial onboarding and training take place at the Aurora, Illinois distribution center; the position is based at the Plainfield, Illinois distribution center. The role supervises union and/or non-union warehouse floor associates, including loaders, selectors, receivers, and forklift drivers. It involves working in standard warehouse settings and in cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees. Travel of 10% is required, typically for mandatory meetings 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, including Microsoft Office.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to travel 10%, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.
Ability to meet the stated physical activity requirements, including frequent walking and sitting; occasional standing, vehicle driving, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing/balancing, and other listed movements. Carrying 1–10 pounds is continuous; lifting over 100 pounds and carrying more than 50 pounds are never required.

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, coach, and develop warehouse associates; train them on policies and procedures, assist with problem resolution, and lead by example.
Discuss associate performance with Senior Warehouse Managers and develop plans to address performance gaps.
Maintain open communication and direct the workforce to ensure efficient workflow.
Direct and supervise warehouse associates’ work and productivity, promote engagement and retention, and foster a culture that reflects US Foods values.
Participate in interviewing and hiring warehouse personnel with Senior Warehouse Managers; review performance, coach associates on productivity and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
Direct associates in achieving accurate orders and ensuring orders are staged and loaded onto trucks; oversee preparation of the warehouse for shipping or receiving on the next shift.
Monitor operational information, including mis-picks and productivity reports, to ensure the shift meets rates and follows preferred methods; use coaching and counseling to correct behaviors.
On day shift, designate dock locations for inbound carriers; ensure product is stocked appropriately according to food safety and FIFO procedures; monitor replenishment to maintain stock for the shipping shift and minimize 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 the operations management team to identify inventory shrink sources and help develop action plans; analyze operations and recommend improvements to expenses and cost control.
Inspect the facility regularly for safety hazards and resolve or report them to the safety manager as appropriate.
Ensure compliance with the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and FSQA requirements.
Schedule working shifts effectively using appropriate planning tools, such as Microsoft Excel.
Perform other duties assigned by the manager.