Sr. Manager Day Warehouse

US Foods; Salem (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Warehouse Operations Leader to drive safety, efficiency, and cost targets across a dynamic warehouse team. You will supervise Warehouse Managers and staff, coach performance, and ensure compliance with OSHA and HACCP standards while optimizing workflow and inventory control.

The role requires strong leadership and the ability to interpret data to improve processes. Candidates should have five+ years in warehouse supervision and a background in WMS and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in warehouse supervision.
• Experience with OSHA/HACCP and regulatory requirements is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication and people development skills.
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and inventory control systems.

Responsibilities

• Achieve all safety, service, and cost targets in the warehouse.
• Oversee and develop Warehouse Managers and associates.
• Maintain effective communication across teams to ensure workflow efficiency.
• Review staffing requirements and drive recruitment and discipline as needed.
• Develop production flow processes and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Monitor inventory and production goals to achieve zero-error accuracy.

Skills

Safety leadership

Warehouse operations

People development

Communication

Data interpretation

Microsoft Office

WMS

Inventory control systems

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

WMS

Excel

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Achieve all safety, service, and cost targets in the warehouse. 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.
• Oversee and develop Warehouse Managers through one-on-one coaching, training on policy and procedures, assisting in problem resolution when required, and leading by example.
• Oversee and develop all 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.
• Create a cohesive organization by keeping lines of communication open and directing workforce to ensure efficient workflow.
• Build high-performing teams by reviewing staffing requirements and monitoring the interviewing and hiring of warehouse personnel. Review performance, coach to achieve productivity and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
• Develop production flow processes and identify process improvement and cost reduction strategies. Establish and maintain operational procedures for activities such as verifying incoming shipments, handling and disposition of product, warehouse inventory accuracy, and selecting and loading shipments.
• Identify and stop waste, and improve processes to complete work more safely and efficiently.
• Approve operation plan for daily loads in conjunction with Warehouse Managers, and ensure that trucks are completed within timelines. Ensure that load plans meet weight restrictions and that special customer requests are consistently accommodated.
• Monitor operational data, including inventory losses, production goals and safety reports. Identify problems, determine causes and recommend changes to the VP of Operations to produce zero-error benchmark on accuracy and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor and ensure integrity of our products and ensure that food safety standards are met.
• 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; Transportation leaders; Internal customers across departments (e.g., Sales)
• External: Vendors

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

• Minimum of five years of experience in warehouse supervision 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.

Education/Training:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Licenses/Certifications:

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

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY:

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)

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.

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 $75,000 - $120,000

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