Warehouse Manager-Nights

PFG | Performance Good Group

7d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Manager oversees outbound warehouse operations during the night shift, including order selection, staging, and loading, to ensure customer orders are shipped accurately and on time. The role leads supervisors and warehouse associates across a high-volume shift and is accountable for labor planning, operational execution, safety compliance, employee development, and shift performance. It works closely with transportation leadership to ensure loads are completed accurately and dispatched on schedule. The operation is expected to experience significant growth over the next 12–18 months. The manager will help navigate change, develop frontline leadership, and drive performance in a fast-paced, unionized distribution environment while maintaining a safe, productive, and accountable workplace. This is a daily onsite position at the Hayward, California location. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at approximately 4 p.m. and continuing until the shift is complete; the schedule may change based on business needs. The position offers a base salary of $85,000–$95,000, depending on experience, with bonus potential based on KPIs. Travel is not required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of warehouse leadership experience in distribution, logistics, foodservice, or supply chain.
At least 3 years of experience directly managing supervisors and large hourly workforces.
Experience managing operational KPIs, including productivity, service, quality, safety, and labor expense.
Demonstrated experience leading high-volume warehouse operations.
Strong knowledge of outbound warehouse operations, order selection, shipping workflows, labor planning, and productivity management in a high-volume distribution environment.
Proven ability to lead large teams through supervisors while maintaining accountability for operational results.
Experience managing labor productivity, attendance, performance management, and employee relations matters.
Working knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), labor management systems (LMS), and operational reporting tools.
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret operational metrics and make data-driven decisions.
Excellent communication, leadership, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and make effective decisions in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Knowledge of warehouse safety regulations, best practices, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Demonstrated ability to lead through change, drive continuous improvement, and achieve operational objectives.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience in a unionized distribution or warehouse environment.
Experience interpreting and administering collective bargaining agreements.
Experience with SAP Warehouse Management System (WMS) and labor management platforms.
At least 7 years of progressive warehouse leadership experience in foodservice, grocery, or distribution operations.
Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
OSHA-related safety training and experience managing powered industrial truck operations.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day outbound operations, including order selection, pallet staging, trailer loading, and shift execution, to ensure accurate and timely shipment of customer orders.
Lead and develop 4–6 supervisors and 50+ warehouse associates through coaching, training, performance management, employee engagement, and accountability initiatives.
Manage productivity, service, quality, safety, and labor cost metrics to drive operational performance.
Plan labor and staffing to support changing business volumes, seasonal demand, and customer service expectations.
Ensure effective execution of voice-directed order selection while meeting productivity and accuracy standards.
Partner with Transportation leadership to complete outbound loads accurately, dispatch on time, and align with delivery schedules.
Monitor shift workflow and make real-time decisions about labor deployment, priorities, and resource allocation.
Maintain floor presence and conduct operational audits to identify obstacles, remove barriers, and improve execution.
Lead investigations into safety incidents, operational issues, policy violations, and associate concerns, and ensure appropriate follow-up.
Administer company policies, corrective action, attendance management, and performance accountability consistently and professionally.
Promote positive employee and labor relations while complying with collective bargaining agreements and company policies.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity, improve service, reduce costs, and support growth.
Support operational expansion through change management, workforce development, and implementation of new processes and business requirements.
Conduct safety observations, reinforce safe work practices, and promote accident prevention and continuous improvement.
Coordinate with maintenance and support teams to maintain warehouse equipment, facility conditions, and operational resources.
Collaborate with Inventory Control, Transportation, Safety, Human Resources, and Customer Service to resolve issues and maintain operational excellence.
Maintain compliance with company policies, food safety requirements, regulatory standards, and operating procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.