Night Warehouse Manager
About The Position
The Night Warehouse Manager - SSA ensures a warehouse culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost. The role manages warehouse personnel and drives efficient operations through the associates they lead, supporting safe, accurate, and timely receiving and storage of inbound product or selection and loading of outbound product. The manager oversees warehouse associates, operational performance, inventory practices, sanitation, facility and equipment condition, and workforce scheduling. The position may also receive an annual incentive plan bonus. The work takes place in normal warehouse environments as well as 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, including Microsoft Office.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to travel 10%, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.
- Physical ability to perform the listed activities and work in warehouse, cooler, and freezer environments; some work areas may be as cold as -5 degrees.
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 keep associates injury free.
- Oversee and develop warehouse associates through coaching, training, problem resolution, and leading by example; discuss performance with Sr. Warehouse Managers and create plans to address gaps.
- Maintain open communication and direct the workforce to ensure efficient workflow.
- Direct and supervise warehouse associates’ work and productivity; promote engagement, retention, and a culture reflecting US Foods values.
- Participate in interviewing and hiring warehouse personnel with Sr. Warehouse Managers; review performance, coach on productivity and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
- Lead associates in producing accurate orders, staging and loading trucks, and preparing the warehouse for the next shift’s shipping or receiving.
- Monitor mis-picks, productivity reports, shift rates, and work 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, minimize shorts, and oversee will call.
- Maintain warehouse and equipment condition and safety, 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 expenses and cost control.
- Inspect the facility for safety hazards and resolve or report them to the safety manager; maintain the physical condition of the warehouse and equipment.
- Ensure Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and FSQA requirements are followed.
- Schedule working shifts effectively using planning tools such as Microsoft Excel.
- Perform other duties assigned by the manager.
Benefits
- Annual incentive plan bonus may be available.
- Health insurance.
- Pre-tax spending accounts.
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Life insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
