Warehouse Manager

Chefs Warehouse • Austin, TX

3d

About The Position

The Warehouse Manager plans, directs, and coordinates organizational operations under the supervision of the Operations Manager. The role is responsible for improving departmental and organizational performance, productivity, efficiency, and profitability through effective methods and strategies. It oversees material planning, warehousing, inventory control, finished-goods delivery, and distribution operations, while ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining a safety-first culture. The Warehouse Manager also hires, coaches, and mentors employees, builds effective teams, collaborates across the organization, and serves on the Executive Management Team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (four-year college or university), or a minimum of five years’ experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of five years of related experience in a high-level management position with P&L responsibility.
• Produce and/or food distribution experience.
• Working knowledge of USDA and FDA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee functions involved in materials planning, warehousing, and control, from forecasting replenishment needs through finished-goods inventory and product delivery to customers.
• Maintain compliance with procurement-related regulatory requirements and ethical standards, including USDA and FDA regulations.
• Participate in existing and new product planning to ensure timely acquisition of materials for product launches.
• Oversee all warehouse and distribution operations.
• Manage warehouse operations to maximize efficiency, timeliness, and accuracy in delivering finished goods to customers.
• Monitor inventory and establish controls to support high performance against key metrics and minimize supply chain risk.
• Optimize use of company systems to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and control inventory.
• Monitor facilities for compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards and regulations, and maintain a safety-first culture.
• Execute special projects in a timely manner.
• Assist in establishing annual goals and objectives aligned with corporate objectives.
• Hire candidates, coach and mentor employees, and build strong teams.
• Collaborate across all levels of the organization and contribute as a member of the Executive Management Team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager