Night Warehouse Manager

US Foods•Everett, WA

6d•$81,000 - $115,000•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 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. The position directly supervises union and/or non-union warehouse associates, including loaders, selectors, receivers, and forklift drivers. It works with warehouse leaders, 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. The starting shift is Sunday through Thursday, with a 6 PM start time. 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 physical activity requirements listed in the posting, including frequent walking and sitting; occasional standing, driving a vehicle, lifting up to 100 pounds, and other listed physical activities.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
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 and develop warehouse associates through coaching, training, assistance with problem resolution, and leading by example; discuss performance with Senior Warehouse Managers and develop plans to address 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, retention, and a culture reflecting US Foods 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 achieve accurate orders, stage and load trucks, and prepare the warehouse for shipping or receiving on the next shift.
Monitor operational information, including mis-picks and productivity reports, and use coaching and counseling to correct behaviors and help the shift meet rates and preferred methods.
For day-shift operations, designate dock locations for inbound carriers, ensure products are stocked appropriately according to food safety and FIFO procedures, monitor replenishment to maintain shipping-shift stock and minimize 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, help develop action plans, analyze operations, and recommend improvements to expenses and cost control.
Inspect the facility for safety hazards and resolve them or report them to the safety manager as appropriate.
Ensure Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and FSQA requirements are followed.
Schedule working shifts effectively using appropriate planning tools such as Microsoft Excel.
Perform other duties assigned by the manager.