Warehouse Manager

Overview

The Manager, Warehouse will ensure a warehouse culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost through meaningful engagements with warehouse associates, best-in-class service to customers, and safe and profitable operations. They will use their experience in warehouse operations to manage personnel and drive efficient warehouse operations through the associates they lead, ensuring the safe, accurate and timely receiving and storage of inbound product or selection and loading of outbound product.

• Lead with a safety mindset that ensures that every US Foods associate remains injury free, always.
• Oversee and develop warehouse associates through one‑on‑one coaching, training on policy and procedures, assisting in problem resolution when required, and leading by example.
• Create a cohesive organization by keeping lines of communication open and directing workforce to ensure efficient workflow.
• Direct and supervise the work and productivity of associates within the warehouse department, drive associate engagement and retention, and create a culture that embodies US Foods values.
• Participate in building high‑performing teams by interviewing and hiring warehouse personnel, in conjunction with Sr. Warehouse Managers.
• Lead and direct associates to achieve accurate orders that are then staged and loaded on the trucks.
• Monitor operational information, such as mis‑picks and productivity reports, to ensure the entire shift meets rates and follows preferred methods.
• On day shift, designate dock locations for inbound carriers and ensure product is stocked in appropriate location in accordance with food safety and FIFO processes & procedures, monitor replenishment activity to ensure stock is available for the shipping shift and to minimize the potential for “shorts”.
• Maintain physical condition and safety of warehouse and equipment, including preparing work orders for repairs and requisitions for equipment.
• Work with operations management team to identify sources of inventory shrink and assist in development of an action plan.
• Regularly inspect facility for safety hazards and either resolve them or report them to the safety manager as appropriate.
• Ensure Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and FSQA requirements are followed.
• Effectively schedule working shifts by leveraging appropriate planning tools (i.e., Microsoft Excel).
• Other duties assigned by manager.

• Direct:
  Union and/or non‑union warehouse on‑floor associates (Loaders, Selectors, Receivers, Forklift drivers, etc.)

• Internal:
  Warehouse leaders and coworkers;
  Internal customers across departments (e.g., Sales)
• External: N/A

• The work takes place in normal warehouse environments as well as in cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as
  -5 degrees.

• Related Experience/Requirements:
  • Minimum of three years of experience in warehouse distribution required.
  • Minimum of one year of experience overseeing a workforce required.

• 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 (i.e., Microsoft Office).

• 10% travel required, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.

• Licenses/Certifications:
  • HACCP certification a plus.
  • PCQI certification a plus.

Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:

• Stand: OCCASIONALLY
• Walk: FREQUENTLY
• Drive Vehicle 1: OCCASIONALLY
• Sit: FREQUENTLY
• LIFT
  • 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY
  • 11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY
  • 21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY
  • 51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY
  • Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER
• CARRY
  • 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): CONTINUOUSLY
  • 11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY
  • 21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY
  • 51-100 lbs (Heavy): NEVER
  • Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER
• Push/Pull 2: OCCASIONALLY
• Climb/Balance 3:…