Overnight Warehouse Manager

Wegmans; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegmans is seeking a Department Manager to lead a team in a dynamic distribution environment. This role involves managing product delivery, ensuring food safety, and fostering a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in distribution or manufacturing. Join a company recognized for its commitment to employee wellbeing and community values.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Premium pay for overtime, Sundays, and holidays

Affordable health care benefits

Retirement plans with profit-sharing and 401(k) match

Educational scholarships

Wellness programs

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Distribution and/or Manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership managing large teams.
• Ability to lead in high-pressure, fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the team responsible for receiving products and delivering store orders.
• Manage and develop a team of employees, ensuring operational excellence.
• Ensure food safety and quality by following safety initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Process-Oriented Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

In this role, Department Managers oversee the team responsible for receiving products and delivering store orders safely and efficiently to serve our stores. They collaborate with Human Resources and employees to foster a profitable, compliant, fair, and harassment-free work environment, embodying our core values daily.

What will I do?

1. Lead with our values, support others, and ensure Wegmans remains a great place to work for all.
2. Manage and develop a team of employees, engage in meaningful conversations, build trusted relationships, and provide resources, feedback, and development opportunities for success.
3. Ensure excellent service throughout the supply chain; hold Team Leaders accountable for timely delivery; seek and respond to feedback urgently.
4. Partner with internal departments such as Distribution Operations, Transportation, Quality Assurance, and Stores to ensure operational excellence.
5. Collaborate with peers and leadership to meet business goals and communicate performance metrics.
6. Ensure food safety and quality by following safety initiatives and cold chain processes, keeping products fresh.
7. Use distribution knowledge to recommend waste reduction and efficiency improvements.
8. Develop programs for efficient product delivery and resolve escalated issues.
9. Prioritize departmental tasks daily, ensuring service, delivery, accuracy, and quality goals are met.
10. Partner with the Distribution Area Manager to identify trends, resolve issues, and set goals.
11. Stay updated on industry practices and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
12. Monitor safety concerns to reduce accidents and claims.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years in Distribution and/or Manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of leadership managing large teams
• Ability to lead in high-pressure, fast-paced settings
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience managing inventory
• Strong organizational and process-oriented skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Warehouse Management Systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety procedures
• Understanding of warehouse, supply chain, and store order systems
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or related field

Safety and Wellbeing

• Dedicated disinfecting staff and active Employee Safety Committees
• Comprehensive safety training and free PPE

At Wegmans, we prioritize our employees' needs, offering competitive pay, benefits, and perks, including premium pay, health coverage, retirement plans, scholarships, and wellness programs. We also provide flexible scheduling to accommodate individual needs, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits include:

1. Paid time off (PTO)
2. Premium pay for overtime, Sundays, and holidays
3. Affordable health care benefits
4. Retirement plans with profit-sharing and 401(k) match
5. Educational scholarships
6. Wellness programs
7. Exclusive discounts

***Eligibility requirements apply, and offerings may vary by location and role.

Join us at Wegmans, recognized for 25 years as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and experience a family-oriented, community-driven workplace where you can thrive and make a difference.