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The Manager, Warehouse - Semi-Automation 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 and semi-automation operations to manage personnel and drive efficient warehouse operations through the associates they lead, ensuring the safe, accurate and timely processing of cartons into and out of the automated system. They will communicate with all areas of the operation to support and promote the most efficient flow of product throughout the building.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing an hourly warehouse team, operating/handling automation issues and leading communication with stakeholders. We will be relocating our warehouse operations from Bensenville to Aurora in May 2025.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Lead with a safety mindset that ensure 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. Manager, Warehouse 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 semi-automation department. Drive associate engagement and retention and create a culture that embodies US Foods values.

• Participate in building high performance teams by interviewing and hiring warehouse personnel, in conjunction with Sr. Manager, Warehouse. Review performance, coach on productivity and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.

• Planning and staffing of semi-automation roles in all work zones to operate the system to maximize efficiency for the associates and the system.

• Monitor the flow of product into and out of the system looking for opportunities to improve the performance of the team and system.

• Communicate throughout the building with other leaders and associates to reduce the risks of bottlenecks and keep the building operating as efficiently as possible.

• Utilize reporting to monitor the progress and operation of the semi-automation and adjust appropriately if/as necessary.

• Communicate with third party associates to receive and provide system feedback.

• Maintain the cleanliness of the entire facility by providing input to others on cleanliness and leading by example.

• Follow safety policies and procedures at all times.

• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.  The expected base rate for this role is between $55,000 and $110,000.

This role will also receive an 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.
 

SUPERVISION:

• Direct:  Union and/or non-union warehouse on-floor associates (Depalletization Associates, Semi-Automation, Exception Handlers, Semi-Automation, Forklift Operators, Semi-Automation, Drivers, etc.)

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: Warehouse leaders and co-workers, internal customers across departments (e.g. Sales, etc)

• External: 3rd party Automation Vendor

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Onsite: Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment ranging from -10 degrees to over 100 degrees required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in warehouse distribution required.

• Minimum of 1 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 operations data.

• Basic computer skills.

Travel:

• 10% travel required, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training. 

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• N/A

LICENSES

• N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supervising/managing teams working with automated and semi-automated material handling systems (ASRS, Conveyors, Sorters, Palletizers, etc.).

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:

FREQUENCY:

STAND: OCCASIONALLY

WALK: FREQUENTLY

DRIVE VEHICLE: 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): N/A

CARRY

1-10 lbs (Sedentary): CONTINUOUSLY

11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY

21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy): N/A

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): N/A

PUSH/PULL 1: OCCASIONALLY

CLIMB/BALANCE 2: OCCASIONALLY

STOOP/SQUAT: OCCASIONALLY

KNEEL: OCCASIONALLY

BEND: OCCASIONALLY

REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY

TWIST: OCCASIONALLY

GRASP OBJECTS 3: CONTINUOUSLY

MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: CONTINUOUSLY

MANUAL DEXTERITY 5: OCCASIONALLY

1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)

2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)

3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)

4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)

5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)

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