Night Warehouse Manager - Buffalo, NY

US Foods; South Dakota; On-site; USD 63,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Night Warehouse Supervisor to lead hourly unionized staff, develop night operations, and ensure safe, timely loading of outbound product. The role guides interview, hiring, discipline, and training to achieve zero-error accuracy and on-time shipments.

The position oversees OSHA compliance, safety reporting, and coordination with Transportation and Day Warehouse teams. Experience in union environments and strong leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Related Experience: Minimum of five years in warehouse supervision.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Interpret financial and operational data; familiarity with OSHA, HAACP and regulatory requirements; strong leadership and communication.

Responsibilities

• Develops operation plan for daily loads and communicates with supervisors to ensure on-time completion.
• Interview, hiring, review, discipline and termination processes for night warehouse personnel.
• Oversee maintenance of warehouse and equipment in compliance with OSHA requirements.
• Lead by example, drive efficient workflow and clear communication across teams.
• Monitor safety, inventory loss, and production goals; report to Director/VP of Operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People development

Data interpretation

Inventory control

OSHA knowledge

HAACP knowledge

Warehouse operations

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Basic computer skills

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

BASIC PURPOSE

Responsible for the safe, accurate and timely selection and loading of all outbound product. Ensures security of the entire facility during the night. Strives to make the night warehouse operate in a profitable and safe manner.

The ideal candidate has experience leading hourly unionized distribution warehouse staff. This shift works Sunday - Friday starting at 4 pm ET.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for development of Night Warehouse Supervisors through training on policy & procedures, education by assisting in problem resolution when required and leading by example. Creates a cohesive organization by keeping lines of communication open and directs workforce to insure efficient workflow.

Responsible for interview, hiring, review, discipline and termination process for night warehouse personnel.

Develops operation plan for daily loads, communicates plan with supervisors and lead personnel and ensures that trucks are completed within timelines. Creates load plans for individual trucks to ensure weight restrictions are met and special customer requests are accommodated.

Monitors a variety of operational data, including inventory losses, production goals and safety reports. Identifies problems, determines causes and recommends changes to the Director/VP of Operations to produce zero-error benchmark on accuracy and customer satisfaction.

Oversee the maintenance of the physical condition of the warehouse and its equipment in compliance with OSHA requirements.

In Union facilities, assists in interpreting the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

SUPERVISION

Night Warehouse Supervisors, Warehouse Clerks, Loaders, Selectors

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Warehouse workers, Supervisors Night Warehouse, Director/VP of Operations, Managers of Transportation/Day Warehouse, Safety, and Human Resources

External:

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.

Related Experience: A minimum of five years experience in warehouse supervision required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Able to interpret financial and operational data; Basic computer skills; Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, HAACP and other regulatory requirements; Strong leadership, communication and people development skills; broad knowledge of warehouse operations, methods and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

1. SIT Occasionally
2. STAND Frequent/Constant
3. WALK Frequently
4. DRIVE Occasionally
   item: Fork lift/pallet jack

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:

1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally
2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Never
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:

1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally
2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Never
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

1. Push/pull Occasionally
   Item: Pallet Jack Control, Mouse, doors, product
2. Climb/balance Occasionally
   Item: on/off pallet jack
3. Stoop/squat Occasionally
4. Kneel/bend Occasionally
5. Bend Occasionally
6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally
7. Grasp objects Occasionally
   Type: pens, telephone, mouse, paperwork, pallet jack controls, boxes
8. Manipulate objects Occasionally
9. Twisting Occasionally

This role may also receive annual incentive plan bonus.

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. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between

$63,000 - $100,000

***EOE– Race/Color/Religion/Sex/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/** Age/Genetic Information **/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***