Warehouse Manager, Nights

US Foods; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in a St. Louis area distribution center. You will lead with a safety-first mindset, coach and develop associates, and drive efficient workflows to meet shipping targets.

Strong leadership and communication are essential for managing shift planning and performance data. Responsibilities include staffing decisions with managers, dock operations, and ensuring MSS/FSQA compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in warehouse distribution.
• Minimum of one year of experience overseeing a workforce.
• Familiarity with HACCP and OSHA regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead with a safety mindset to ensure injury-free operations.
• Oversee and develop warehouse associates through coaching and training.
• Direct and supervise work and productivity within the warehouse department.
• Interview and hire warehouse personnel in collaboration with Sr. Managers.
• Ensure accurate orders are staged and loaded for shipping.
• Monitor performance data and correct behaviors through coaching.
• Schedule shifts and designate dock locations per processes.
• Maintain MSS and FSQA compliance and safety standards.
• Oversee facility safety and equipment maintenance.
• Assist in identifying inventory shrink and cost-control improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People development

Inventory control

OSHA compliance

Data interpretation

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

Shift

Sundays to Thursdays from 7pm until completion.

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

• STAND: OCCASIONALLY
• WALK: FREQUENTLY
• DRIVE VEHICLE 1: OCCASIONALLY
• SIT: FREQUENTLY
• 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): CONTINUOUSLY
• 11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY
• 21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY
• 51-100 lbs (Heavy): NEVER
• 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
  

  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.

  
  
  • health insurance
  • pre-tax spending accounts
  • retirement benefits
  • paid time off
  • short-term and long-term disability
  • employee stock purchase plan
  • 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 $60,000 - $100,000.

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