Sr. Manager, Night Warehouse

US Foods; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods in Illinois is seeking a Sr. Manager, Warehouse to drive safety, service, and cost targets while developing warehouse leaders and advancing a strong safety culture. You will oversee receiving, storage, and outbound loading, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes leadership, operational excellence, and cost control within a large distribution network; onboarding occurs at IL DCs with base compensation discussed below.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in warehouse supervision.
• Experience leading managers and frontline staff in a warehouse setting.

Responsibilities

• Achieve safety, service, and cost targets for the warehouse.
• Oversee and develop Warehouse Managers through coaching and training.
• Develop and engage warehouse associates to improve productivity and retention.
• Oversee inventory accuracy and loading plans to meet timelines and customer needs.
• Identify process improvements and cost-reduction opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People development

Data interpretation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

WMS

Excel/Office

OSHA knowledge

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

The Sr. Manager, Warehouse will ensure a warehouse culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost through meaningful engagements with warehouse leaders and associates, best in-class service to customers, and safe and profitable operations. They will use their expertise in managing warehouse operations to develop warehouse managers. They will ensure the safe, accurate and timely receiving and storage of all inbound product or selection and loading of all outbound product and ensure the safety and security of the entire facility.

Work schedule: Sunday - Thursday

The initial onboarding and training will be in our Aurora IL DC

This position will be based in our Plainfield IL DC

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

Related Experience/Requirements:

• 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

• 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

  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. 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

  $85,000 - $135,000

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