WAREHOUSE MANAGER - ROANOKE, VA

Compass Group USA; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Canteen, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations, inventory control, safety compliance, and staff development within a fast-paced distribution and vending services environment.

This role ensures efficient receiving, storage, order fulfillment, and shipping activities that support route operations and customer locations while maintaining inventory accuracy, operational excellence, and a culture of safety and accountability.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of warehouse, distribution, inventory management, or logistics experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience in a warehouse environment.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, shipping, and receiving processes.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory management software.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze operational metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds and work in a warehouse environment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily warehouse operations to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
• Oversee receiving, storage, inventory control, and shipping functions.
• Monitor inventory levels, product availability, and stock movement.
• Ensure compliance with established warehouse procedures and operational standards.
• Partner with operations and procurement teams to maintain service levels and inventory availability.
• Lead warehouse safety initiatives and promote a strong safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and food safety standards.
• Conduct safety meetings, inspections, audits, and corrective action programs.
• Investigate incidents and implement preventive measures to reduce risk.
• Supervise, coach, and develop warehouse associates across multiple shifts.
• Provide training on warehouse procedures, safety practices, and performance expectations.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development plans.
• Foster accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the operation.
• Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts and inventory control processes.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Analyze inventory trends and implement process improvements to optimize productivity and accuracy.
• Manage labor planning and staffing levels to support operational demands.
• Coordinate staffing and scheduling for day and night shift operations.
• Provide leadership coverage as needed, including occasional weekend operations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations

Tools

WMS

Inventory software

Job description

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Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, inventory control, safety compliance, and employee development within a fast-paced distribution and vending services environment.

This role ensures efficient receiving, storage, order fulfillment, and shipping activities that support route operations and customer locations while maintaining inventory accuracy, operational excellence, and a culture of safety and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

Warehouse Operations

• Manage daily warehouse operations to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
• Oversee receiving, storage, inventory control, and shipping functions.
• Monitor inventory levels, product availability, and stock movement.
• Ensure compliance with established warehouse procedures and operational standards.
• Partner with operations and procurement teams to maintain service levels and inventory availability.

Safety & Compliance

• Lead warehouse safety initiatives and promote a strong safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and food safety standards.
• Conduct safety meetings, inspections, audits, and corrective action programs.
• Investigate incidents and implement preventive measures to reduce risk.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, coach, and develop warehouse associates across multiple shifts.
• Provide training on warehouse procedures, safety practices, and performance expectations.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development plans.
• Foster accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the operation.

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts and inventory control processes.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Analyze inventory trends and implement process improvements to optimize productivity and accuracy.

Staffing & Scheduling

• Manage labor planning and staffing levels to support operational demands.
• Coordinate staffing and scheduling for day and night shift operations.
• Provide leadership coverage as needed, including occasional weekend operations.

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of warehouse, distribution, inventory management, or logistics experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience in a warehouse environment.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, shipping, and receiving processes.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory management software.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze operational metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds and work in a warehouse environment as needed.

Required:

• Forklift certified.
• Advanced working knowledge of the Microsoft 365 Suite, including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and related collaboration tools.

***Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.

Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave