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US Foods

Supplies food to restaurants, hospitals and hotels

Senior Warehouse Manager - Night Warehouse

Warehouse & FulfillmentConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePlainfield, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least five years of experience in warehouse supervision is required.
  • Broad knowledge of warehouse operations, methods, and procedures.
  • Ability to communicate openly and effectively with associates and departments throughout the company.
  • Familiarity with inventory control, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and other regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Must be able to perform the listed physical activities, including frequent standing and walking; occasional driving, sitting, lifting and carrying weights up to 100 pounds, pushing and pulling, climbing and balancing, and other listed movements and manual tasks.
  • Must work in warehouse environments, including cooler and freezer areas with temperatures as low as -5 degrees.

Responsibilities

  • Achieve warehouse safety, service, and cost targets, champion safety procedures, processes, and training, and maintain a safety-first culture in which associates remain injury-free.
  • Oversee and develop Warehouse Managers through one-on-one coaching, policy and procedure training, problem resolution, and leading by example.
  • Oversee and develop warehouse associates by discussing performance with Warehouse Managers, creating plans to address performance gaps, driving engagement and retention, and fostering a culture aligned with company values.
  • Keep communication open and direct the workforce to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Build high-performing teams by reviewing staffing requirements and monitoring interviewing and hiring of warehouse personnel; review performance, coach employees toward productivity and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
  • Develop production-flow processes and identify process-improvement and cost-reduction strategies.
  • Establish and maintain operating procedures for verifying incoming shipments, handling and disposition of products, warehouse inventory accuracy, and selecting and loading shipments.
  • Identify and stop waste and improve processes to complete work more safely and efficiently.
  • Approve daily load operating plans with Warehouse Managers and ensure trucks are completed on schedule; ensure load plans meet weight restrictions and accommodate special customer requests consistently.
  • Monitor operational data, including inventory losses, production goals, and safety reports; identify problems, determine causes, and recommend changes to the Vice President of Operations to achieve zero-error accuracy and customer-satisfaction benchmarks.
  • Monitor product integrity and ensure food-safety standards are met.
  • Oversee maintenance of the warehouse's physical condition and equipment in compliance with OSHA requirements.
  • In union facilities, assist Human Resources and the Vice President of Operations with interpreting collective bargaining agreement provisions, administering discipline, resolving routine grievances, and participating in arbitrations as required.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the manager.
  • Attend mandatory meetings and/or training as required, with 10% travel typically required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with warehouse management systems and inventory control systems is a plus.
  • A college degree is preferred.
  • HACCP certification is a plus.
  • Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification is a plus.

About the Company

US Foods

Supplies food to restaurants, hospitals and hotels

US Foods distributes food, kitchen supplies and equipment to independent restaurants, restaurant chains, hospitals, hotels and schools across the United States, and it is one of the country's largest foodservice distributors. It buys from manufacturers and growers, stores products in regional warehouses and delivers them on its own trucks, earning a margin on each case it sells. Meat and seafood make up its largest product category, followed by dry groceries and refrigerated and frozen foods. Restaurant owners can order through its MOXē app, and the company sells its own exclusive brands next to national labels. Its roots go back to an 1853 grocery wholesaler, and it is based in Rosemont, Illinois.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rosemont, IL
Founded
1853

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