Mgr, Warehouse

Performance Food Group•Marshall, MN

About The Position

The Warehouse Manager directs warehouse operations, including shipping and receiving, and controls warehouse functions to ensure the accurate and timely flow of product. The role works as a member of the department and organization and performs other duties as assigned. Performance Foodservice is a broadline distributor serving local customers such as independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Its team provides customers with advice on operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
4–6 years of warehouse and team lead or supervisory experience, including in-depth knowledge of warehouse operations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business management, logistics, or a related area.
6–10 years of warehouse experience, including in-depth knowledge of all warehouse phases within the foodservice industry.
Supervisory experience.
OSHA forklift operator certificate.

Responsibilities

Supervise associates, including staffing, training, coaching, performance management, and problem resolution.
Maintain staff professionalism, competency, and motivation through selection, development, and ongoing evaluation.
Promote safety by reinforcing safety programs, holding safety meetings, encouraging proper footwear and clothing, and discussing workers’ compensation costs.
Work with the Transportation Manager to improve efficiency across the operation.
Oversee workload scheduling and warehouse product delivery to ensure trucks are unloaded and loaded properly, accurately, and on time.
Review stock status reports and coordinate with inventory staff to maintain accurate counts and sufficient stock; communicate about low-stock items, seasonal changes, and customer promotions.
Coordinate with inventory staff to return obsolete product to vendors or sell it to other distributors as needed.
Ensure the building and equipment are maintained by supervising maintenance and repair activities.
Ensure customers are notified of stock shortages by providing shortage, substitute, and related information to Customer Service Representatives, the Warehouse Shift Supervisor, and the Operations Manager, and by recording the information.
Maintain knowledge of standardized operating procedures and ensure department staff comply with them.
Operate powered material handling equipment in some locations, as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.