Sr Warehouse manager nights

US Foods•Salem, VA

25d•$75,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Warehouse ensures a warehouse culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost through engagement with warehouse leaders and associates, strong customer service, and safe, profitable operations. The role applies expertise in warehouse operations to develop warehouse managers and oversee the safe, accurate, and timely receipt and storage of inbound products, as well as the selection and loading of outbound products. It also ensures the safety and security of the facility. The position oversees warehouse managers and staff, drives operational performance and process improvement, and monitors service, cost, safety, inventory, and food-safety outcomes. It works with internal warehouse and transportation leaders, other departments, and external vendors. The work takes place in standard warehouse areas and in cooler and freezer spaces that may reach -5 degrees. Travel of 10% is required, typically for mandatory meetings or training.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in warehouse supervision.
Broad knowledge of warehouse operations, methods, and procedures.
Strong leadership, communication, and people-development skills.
Ability to communicate openly and effectively with associates and departments throughout the company.
Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, HACCP, and other regulatory requirements.
Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to meet the stated physical activity requirements, including frequent standing and walking and occasional lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing/balancing, bending, and other listed activities.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control systems.
HACCP certification.
PCQI certification.

Responsibilities

Achieve warehouse safety, service, and cost targets and promote a safety-first culture through procedures, processes, and training.
Oversee, coach, and develop Warehouse Managers, including training on policies and procedures and assisting with problem resolution.
Oversee and develop warehouse associates, address performance gaps, promote engagement and retention, and reinforce company values.
Maintain open communication and direct the workforce to support efficient workflow.
Review staffing requirements and monitor interviewing and hiring; review performance, coach employees toward productivity and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
Develop production-flow processes and identify process improvements and cost-reduction strategies.
Establish and maintain procedures for verifying inbound shipments, handling and disposition of products, inventory accuracy, and selecting and loading shipments.
Identify and reduce waste and improve the safety and efficiency of work processes.
Approve daily load plans with Warehouse Managers, ensure trucks are completed on time, observe weight restrictions, and accommodate special customer requests.
Monitor operational data, including inventory losses, production goals, and safety reports; identify problems, determine causes, and recommend changes to the VP of Operations to support accuracy and customer satisfaction targets.
Monitor product integrity and ensure food-safety standards are met.
Oversee warehouse and equipment maintenance in compliance with OSHA requirements.
At union facilities, assist HR and the VP of Operations with interpreting collective bargaining agreements, administering discipline, settling routine grievances, and participating in arbitrations as required.
Perform other duties assigned by the manager.