DSD Warehouse Lead: Hands-On Ops & Inventory Leader

Utz Brands, Inc.; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in San Leandro, CA seeks a Warehouse Lead to manage daily warehouse functions, support the sales management team, and ensure smooth execution of distribution activities. This hands-on leadership role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and operational excellence.

You will supervise a warehouse team, coordinate loading/unloading, verify shipments, and drive inventory controls using handheld devices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse experience, preferably in a food-related DSD environment.
• Experience with ERP systems like D365 (preferred).
• Leadership experience and ability to direct others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the DSD Distribution Center.
• Assign tasks to warehouse team members and ensure timely completion.
• Train new staff and share best practices.
• Manage inventory: ordering, receiving, storing, loading, and quality.
• Unload trailers and verify shipments.
• Lead month-end inventory counts and report discrepancies.
• Cover delivery routes and merchandising as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication

Math Proficiency

Decision Making

Tools

D365 ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Utz Quality Foods in San Leandro, CA seeks a Warehouse Lead to manage daily warehouse functions, support the sales management team, and ensure smooth execution of distribution activities. This hands-on leadership role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and operational excellence.

You will supervise a warehouse team, coordinate loading/unloading, verify shipments, and drive inventory controls using handheld devices.