Warehouse Manager

US Foods; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead a safe, high-performing distribution team. You will drive accurate order fulfillment, coordinate inbound/outbound activities, and supervise hourly staff while ensuring compliance with food-safety and FIFO processes.

The role emphasizes coaching, performance management, and cost-control while maintaining a safety-first culture in a dynamic warehouse environment that includes cooler/freezer areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in warehouse distribution.
• Minimum of one year of experience overseeing a workforce.
• Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, HACCP and other regulatory requirements.
• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead with a safety mindset that ensures that every US Foods associate remains injury free, always.
• Oversee and develop warehouse associates through coaching, training on policy and procedures, and performance discussions.
• Direct and supervise the work and productivity of associates within the warehouse department and drive engagement.
• Lead and direct associates to achieve accurate orders and ensure readiness for shipping or receiving on the next shift.
• Monitor operational information and coach to correct behaviors to meet rates and standards.
• Designate dock locations for inbound carriers and ensure proper stocking per FIFO and safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People development

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

OSHA

HACCP

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

The Manager, Warehouse will ensure a warehouse culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost through meaningful engagements with warehouse associates, best in-class service to customers, and safe and profitable operations. They will use their experience in warehouse operations to manage personnel and drive efficient warehouse operations through the associates they lead, ensuring the safe, accurate and timely receiving and storage of inbound product or selection and loading of outbound product.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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 associates through one-on-one coaching, training on policy and procedures, assisting in problem resolution when required, and leading by example. Discuss associate performance with Sr. Warehouse Managers and create plans to address gaps.
• Create a cohesive organization by keeping lines of communication open and directing workforce to ensure efficient workflow.
• Direct and supervise the work and productivity of associates within the warehouse department. Drive associate engagement and retention, and create a culture that embodies US Foods values.
• Participate in building high-performing teams by interviewing and hiring warehouse personnel, in conjunction with Sr. Warehouse Managers. Review performance, coach on productivity and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
• Lead and direct associates to achieve accurate orders that are then staged and loaded on the trucks. Oversee the preparation of the warehouse for shipping or receiving on the next shift.
• Monitor operational information, such as "mis-picks" and productivity reports, to ensure the entire shift meets rates and follows preferred methods. Take action through coaching and counseling to correct behaviors.
• On day shift, designate dock locations for inbound carriers. Ensure product is stocked in appropriate location in accordance with food safety and FIFO processes & procedures. Monitor replenishment activity to ensure stock is available for the shipping shift and to minimize the potential for “shorts”. Oversee will call.
• Maintain physical condition and safety of warehouse and equipment, including preparing work orders for repairs and requisitions for equipment.
• Work with operations management team to identify sources of inventory shrink and assist in development of an action plan. Analyze the current operations and make recommendations to improve on expense and cost control.
• Regularly inspect facility for safety hazards and either resolve them or report them to the safety manager as appropriate. Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse and its equipment.
• Ensure Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and FSQA requirements are followed.
• Effectively schedule working shifts by leveraging appropriate planning tools (i.e., Microsoft Excel)
• Other duties assigned by manager.

SUPERVISION

• Direct: Union and/or non-union warehouse on-floor associates (Loaders, Selectors, Receivers, Forklift drivers, etc.)

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: Warehouse leaders and coworkers; Internal customers across departments (e.g., Sales)
• External: N/A

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 three years of experience in warehouse distribution required.
• Minimum of one year of experience overseeing a workforce required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Broad knowledge of warehouse operations, methods and procedures.
• Strong leadership, communication and people development skills.
• Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, HACCP and other regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
• Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office).

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: OCCASIONALLY
• WALK: FREQUENTLY
• DRIVE VEHICLE 1: OCCASIONALLY
• SIT: FREQUENTLY
• LIFT 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY
• LIFT 11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY
• LIFT 21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY
• LIFT 51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY
• LIFT Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER
• CARRY 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): CONTINUOUSLY
• CARRY 11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLYCARRY 21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY
• CARRY 51-100 lbs (Heavy): NEVER
• CARRY 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.

$60,000 - $95,000

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