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US Foods

Supplies food to restaurants, hospitals and hotels

Director Night Warehouse

Warehouse & FulfillmentConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePortland, OR, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required; a college degree is preferred.
  • At least seven years of experience in warehouse management is required.
  • Broad knowledge of warehouse operations, methods, and procedures.
  • Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, HACCP, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
  • Experience with warehouse management systems and inventory control systems is a plus.
  • HACCP certification is a plus.
  • PCQI certification is a plus.
  • Must be able to work in normal warehouse environments and in cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees.
  • Must be able to meet the stated physical activity requirements, including frequent standing and walking and occasional lifting, carrying, driving, sitting, pushing or pulling, climbing or balancing, stooping or squatting, kneeling, bending, reaching, twisting, grasping, manipulating objects, and manual dexterity.
  • Must travel 10%, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.

Responsibilities

  • Achieve department safety, service, and cost targets, and oversee all night warehouse operations.
  • Plan and oversee execution of short- and mid-term department objectives, and participate in strategic planning by identifying mid- and long-term strategies for the department.
  • Direct management to take action toward desired objectives.
  • Champion safety procedures, processes, and training to create and maintain a safety-first culture and help ensure associates remain injury-free.
  • Develop Warehouse Managers through one-on-one coaching, policy and procedure training, assistance with problem resolution, and leading by example.
  • Oversee and develop on-floor warehouse associates by discussing performance with Warehouse Managers and creating plans to address gaps.
  • Drive associate engagement and retention and create a culture that embodies company values.
  • Attract talent and build high-performing teams; plan headcount to maintain service levels and monitor hiring and interviewing.
  • Plan and implement technology affecting the functional area to improve execution, productivity, and quality while ensuring compliance with company, state, and federal regulations.
  • Direct development of production flow processes and identify process-improvement and cost-reduction strategies with Senior Warehouse Managers.
  • Establish and maintain operational procedures for verifying warehouse inventory accuracy and selecting and loading shipments.
  • Monitor operational data, including inventory losses, production goals, and safety reports; identify problems, determine causes, and recommend changes to the VP of Operations to achieve zero-error accuracy and customer satisfaction.
  • Monitor product integrity and ensure food safety standards are met; establish the Master Sanitation Schedule and ensure it and FSQA requirements are followed.
  • Oversee maintenance of the warehouse and equipment in compliance with OSHA requirements.
  • At union facilities, assist HR and the VP of Operations in interpreting the collective bargaining agreement, administering appropriate discipline, settling routine grievances, and participating in arbitrations as required.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the manager.

Desired Qualifications

  • A college degree is preferred.
  • Experience with warehouse management systems and inventory control systems is a plus.
  • HACCP certification is a plus.
  • 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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