Manager, Day Warehouse

US Foods•Plainfield, IL

19d•$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, high-quality customer service, and safe, profitable operations. The role uses warehouse operations experience to manage personnel and drive efficient operations, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely receipt and storage of inbound products or selection and loading of outbound products. Initial onboarding and training take place at the Aurora, Illinois distribution center; the position is based at the Plainfield, Illinois distribution center. The Manager directly supervises union and/or non-union warehouse associates, including loaders, selectors, receivers, and forklift drivers. The role works with warehouse leaders and coworkers and internal customers across departments, such as Sales. The work takes place in standard warehouse settings and in cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may reach -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, including Microsoft Office.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent walking and sitting; occasional standing, driving a vehicle such as a forklift or pallet jack, lifting and carrying specified loads, pushing/pulling, climbing/balancing, and other listed movements and dexterity tasks.
Ability to travel 10%, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.

Nice To Haves

College degree.
HACCP certification.
PCQI certification.

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, help resolve problems, discuss performance with Senior Warehouse Managers, and develop plans to address performance gaps.
Maintain open communication and direct the workforce to support efficient workflow and a cohesive organization.
Direct and supervise warehouse associates' work and productivity; support engagement and retention and promote a culture reflecting company values.
Participate in interviewing and hiring warehouse personnel with Senior Warehouse Managers; review performance, coach on productivity and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
Direct associates to produce accurate orders for staging and truck loading, and oversee warehouse preparation for the next shift's shipping or receiving.
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 stored in the appropriate location in accordance with food safety and FIFO procedures; monitor replenishment to support shipping-shift stock availability and reduce shorts; and 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 develop action plans; analyze operations and recommend improvements to expenses and cost control.
Inspect the facility regularly for safety hazards, resolving them or reporting them to the safety manager as appropriate.
Ensure the Master Sanitation Schedule and FSQA requirements are followed.
Schedule working shifts effectively using planning tools such as Microsoft Excel.
Perform other duties assigned by the manager.