Warehouse Manager-Nights

Performance Food Group•Hayward, CA

5d•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 4–6 supervisors and more than 50 warehouse associates and is accountable for labor planning, operational execution, safety compliance, employee development, and shift performance. The manager works closely with Transportation leadership to complete and dispatch loads in alignment with delivery schedules. The operation is expected to experience significant growth over the next 12–18 months. The successful candidate will manage change, develop frontline leadership, and drive results in a fast-paced, unionized distribution environment while maintaining a safe, productive, and accountable workplace. This is a daily onsite role at the Hayward OpCo location in Hayward, California. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with an approximate 4 p.m. start time and work continuing until the shift is complete; the schedule may change based on business needs. Compensation is a base salary of $85,000–$95,000 depending on experience, with potential for a bonus based on KPIs.

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.
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 within 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 outbound operations, including order selection, pallet staging, trailer loading, and shift execution, to ensure accurate and timely shipments.
Lead and develop 4–6 supervisors and 50+ warehouse associates through coaching, training, performance management, engagement, and accountability initiatives.
Manage productivity, service, quality, safety, and labor cost metrics to drive operational performance.
Plan labor and staffing to meet fluctuating business volumes, seasonal demand, and customer service expectations.
Ensure voice-directed order selection is executed effectively while meeting productivity and accuracy standards.
Partner with Transportation leadership to complete outbound loads accurately and dispatch them on time in alignment 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 and improve execution.
Lead investigations involving 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.
Foster positive employee and labor relations and comply 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.