Director, Night Warehouse

US Foods; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a seasoned warehouse leader to manage night operations and drive safety, service, and cost targets in the Topeka facility. You will plan short- and mid-term department objectives, direct management, and coordinate with VP Operations to meet customer expectations.

You will develop Warehouse Managers, mentor on policy and procedures, oversee on-floor staff, and recruit talent to sustain service levels.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of experience in warehouse management.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication and people development skills.
• Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, HACCP and other regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Achieve safety, service, and cost targets in department and oversee all night warehouse operations.
• Lead with a safety mindset to ensure a safe work environment.
• Develop Warehouse Managers through coaching and policy training.
• Oversee on-floor warehouse associates and drive recruitment and engagement.
• Plan headcount to maintain service levels and monitor hiring.
• Implement technology changes to improve productivity and quality while complying with regulations.
• Identify process improvements and cost reductions with Sr. Warehouse Managers.
• Monitor inventory, production goals and safety reports to achieve zero-error accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People development

Safety mindset

Strategic planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

WMS

Job description

• HACCP certification a plus.
• PCQI certification a plus.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Achieve all safety, service, and cost targets in department, and oversee all night warehouse operations. Plan and oversee execution of short/mid-term department objectives. Participate in strategic planning by identifying mid and long-term strategies for the department. Direct management to bring about action towards desired objectives.
• Lead with a safety mindset that ensures that every US Foods associate remains injury free, always. Champion safety procedures, processes and training to create and maintain a safety-first culture in the warehouse.
• Develop Warehouse Managers through one-on-one coaching, training on policy & procedures, assisting in problem resolution when required, and leading by example.
• Oversee and develop all on-floor warehouse associates by discussing performance with Warehouse Managers and creating plans to address gaps. Drive associate engagement and retention, and create a culture that embodies US Foods values.
• Attract talent and build high-performing teams. Plan headcount needed to maintain service levels, and monitor hiring and interviewing.
• Plan and implement technology affecting functional area to improve execution, productivity, and quality while ensuring compliance with company, state, and federal regulations.
• Direct development of production flow processes and identify process improvement and cost reduction strategies in conjunction with Sr. Warehouse Managers. Establish and maintain operational procedures for activities such as verifying warehouse inventory accuracy and selecting and loading shipments.
• Monitor operational data, including inventory losses, production goals and safety reports. Identify problems, determine causes and recommend changes to the VP of Operations to achieve zero-error benchmark on accuracy and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor integrity of our products and ensure that food safety standards are met. Establish Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and ensure MSS and FSQA requirements are followed.
• Oversee the maintenance of the physical condition of the warehouse and its equipment in compliance with OSHA requirements.
• In union facilities, assist HR and the VP Operations in interpreting the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement, administering appropriate discipline, settling routine grievances and participating in arbitrations as required.
• Other duties assigned by manager.

Supervision

• Direct: Warehouse Managers, union and/or non-union warehouse clerical staff (Operations Clerks, Warehouse Clerks, Will Call Clerks, Slotting Clerks, Truck Builders, etc.)
• Indirect: Union and/or non-union warehouse on-floor associates (Loaders, Selectors, Receivers, Forklift drivers, etc.)

Relationships

• Internal: Warehouse leaders and coworkers; VP Operations; Transportation leaders; Internal customers across departments (e.g., Sales)
• External: Vendors, customers

Work Environment

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Training:

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

Related Experience/Requirements

• Minimum of seven years of experience in warehouse management required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Broad knowledge of warehouse operations, methods and procedures.
• Strong leadership, communication and people development skills.
• Ability to openly and effectively communicate with all associates/departments within the company.
• Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, HACCP and other regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control systems a plus.

Travel

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

Licenses/Certifications

• HACCP certification a plus.
• PCQI certification a plus.

Physical Qualifications

• STAND: FREQUENTLY
• WALK: FREQUENTLY
• DRIVE VEHICLE 1: OCCASIONALLY
• SIT: OCCASIONALLY
• 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): OCCASIONALLY
  • 11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY
  • 21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY
  • 51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY
  • Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER
• PUSH/PULL 2: OCCASIONALLY
• CLIMB/BALANCE 3: OCCASIONALLY
• STOOP/SQUAT: OCCASIONALLY
• KNEEL: OCCASIONALLY
• BEND: OCCASIONALLY
• REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY
• TWIST: OCCASIONALLY
• GRASP OBJECTS 4: OCCASIONALLY
• MANIPULATE OBJECTS 5: OCCASIONALLY
• MANUAL DEXTERITY 6: OCCASIONALLY
• 1 (Drive Vehicle: Forklift, pallet jack)
• 2 (Push/Pull: Pallet jack controls, doors, product, pallets)
• 3 (Climb/Balance: On/off pallet jack, stairs)
• 4 (Grasp Objects: Pens, telephone, computer mouse, paperwork, pallet jack controls, boxes)
• 5 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)
• 6 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

This role may also receive annual incentive plan bonus.

The expected base rate for this role is between $85,000 - $135,000

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