Day Warehouse Manager

US Foods•Portland, OR

13d•$65,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Warehouse is responsible for creating a warehouse culture centered on people, safety, service, and cost. The role manages and develops warehouse associates to support safe, efficient operations and ensure inbound product is received and stored accurately and on time, and outbound product is selected, staged, and loaded accurately and on time. The manager works with warehouse and operations leaders to meet productivity, safety, service, and cost goals. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday or Friday, with one weekday off. The shift begins at 4 AM and typically ends between 2 and 3 PM, or earlier. The position involves work in standard warehouse areas and cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may reach -5 degrees. Travel of 10% is required, typically for mandatory meetings or training. The expected base rate is $65,000–$105,000, depending on relevant experience, education, skills, function, location, and other applicable factors.

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 or training.
Ability to meet the stated physical activity requirements, including frequent walking and sitting; occasional standing, driving a vehicle, lifting up to 100 pounds, and other listed activities; continuous carrying of 1–10 pounds.
Ability to work in warehouse areas, including cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low 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 warehouse culture and prevent associate injuries.
Oversee and develop warehouse associates through coaching, training, 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.
Direct and supervise warehouse associates’ work and productivity, drive engagement and retention, and foster 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 produce accurate orders for staging and loading, and oversee preparation of the warehouse for shipping or receiving on the next shift.
Monitor mis-picks, productivity reports, and other operational information; ensure the shift meets rates and follows preferred methods, and correct behaviors through coaching and counseling.
On day shift, designate inbound carrier dock locations; ensure product is stocked appropriately in accordance with food-safety and FIFO procedures; monitor replenishment to maintain stock for the shipping shift 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 and develop action plans; analyze operations and recommend expense and cost-control improvements.
Inspect the facility for safety hazards and resolve them 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.