Associate Care Warehouse Manager - Fremont, CA

Compass Group USA

Fremont (CA)

On-site

USD 77,000 - 96,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Discounts

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Canteen in Fremont, CA seeks an Associate Care Warehouse Manager to lead day-shift operations, ensure safety, and act as the primary contact for route drivers. You will drive efficiency, maintain high standards of service, and foster a collaborative team environment.

The role requires 3+ years of leadership in a warehouse setting, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills. A relevant degree is preferred, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

3+ years of warehouse or operations leadership experience.
Experience supervising hourly associates in a fast-paced warehouse.
Strong problem solving, decision making, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels of the organization.
Ability to analyze operational data and implement process improvements.
Flexible to adapt to changing priorities and demands.

Responsibilities

Lead day-shift warehouse operations to meet productivity, safety, and service goals.
Serve as primary ACC contact for route drivers, providing support and guidance.
Build relationships with drivers and warehouse staff through responsive communication.
Coordinate with transportation, operations, and customer service to resolve challenges.
Monitor workflows, inventory movement, loading, and route preparation for efficiency.
Identify barriers, implement solutions to improve driver experience.
Promote safety policies and regulatory requirements.
Drive accountability for execution and performance.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Office

Operational reporting tools

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Associate Care Warehouse Manager - Fremont, CA

Salary: $76,500 - $95,625 / year, depending on experience

Other Forms of Compensation:Yearly Bonus Opportunity

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

Job Summary

The Associate Care Center (ACC) Warehouse Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing day-shift warehouse operations while serving as the primary point of contact and advocate for route drivers. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of warehouse activities, supports driver success, and facilitates effective communication across operations, transportation, customer service, and leadership teams.

The ACC Warehouse Manager drives operational excellence by proactively identifying issues, removing obstacles impacting productivity, and promoting accountability among warehouse associates and route drivers. This position is responsible for maintaining high standards of service, organization, communication, safety, and follow-through while fostering a positive, team-oriented work environment that supports business objectives and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage day-shift warehouse operations to ensure productivity, accuracy, safety, and service goals are achieved.
Serve as the primary Associate Care Center contact for route drivers, providing support, issue resolution, and operational guidance.
Build strong relationships with route drivers and warehouse associates through responsive communication and a service-focused approach.
Partners with transportation, operations, customer service, and leadership teams to coordinate daily activities and resolve operational challenges.
Monitor warehouse workflows, inventory movement, loading processes, and route preparation to ensure efficient execution.
Identify operational barriers, proactively address issues, and implement solutions that improve efficiency and driver experience.
Promote and enforce company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Drive accountability for operational execution, adherence to schedules, and performance expectations.
Coach, develop, and motivate warehouse associates to achieve operational goals and maintain high-performance standards.
Investigate and resolve service, delivery, inventory, or warehouse-related concerns in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate records, reports, and operational metrics while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Support staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management activities within the warehouse operation.
Foster a culture of teamwork, communication, customer service, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
3+ years of warehouse, distribution, logistics, transportation, or operations leadership experience.
Experience supervising hourly associates in a fast-paced warehouse or distribution environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS), Microsoft Office Suite, and operational reporting tools.
Knowledge of warehouse safety practices, inventory control processes, and standard operating procedures.
Ability to analyze operational data and implement process improvements.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and operational demands.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting transportation operations and/or route drivers.
Prior experience in a distribution, supply chain, food service, retail, or delivery environment.

Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.