Warehouse Manager- Phoenix, AZ

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Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

US Foods in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead a team in a fast-paced warehouse environment. This on-site role focuses on safety, cost control, and service excellence, driving efficient operations and accurate receiving/storage of goods.

The manager will coach staff, monitor performance metrics, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. The position requires 3+ years in warehouse distribution, 1+ year in supervising staff, and strong leadership, communication, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Lead with a safety mindset to maintain injury-free associates.
Oversee and develop warehouse associates through coaching and training.
Direct and supervise work and productivity within the warehouse.
Recruit, hire, and review performance of warehouse staff.
Ensure accurate orders are staged and loaded for shipping or receiving.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People development

Inventory control

OSHA/HACCP knowledge

Data interpretation

Microsoft Office

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

- Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site"

Warehouse Manager

Phoenix, Arizona, 85009

Starting Shift-Monday-Friday 12AM Start time

Inbound Warehouse Manager - SSA 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.

Auto req ID

484649BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Required Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of three years of experience in warehouse distribution required.
Minimum of one year of experience overseeing a workforce required.
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).
10% travel required, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.
High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.

Preferred Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS