Sr. Manager, Warehouse

About the role

The Sr. Manager, Warehouse at US Foods is responsible for ensuring a warehouse culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost. They lead by example, champion safety procedures, and develop warehouse managers and associates.

Responsibilities

• Achieve all safety, service, and cost targets in the warehouse.
• Lead with a safety mindset to ensure all associates remain injury-free.
• Champion safety procedures, processes, and training to create a safety-first culture.
• Oversee and develop Warehouse Managers through coaching, training, and problem resolution.
• Oversee and develop all warehouse associates by discussing performance and creating plans to address gaps.
• Create a cohesive organization by keeping lines of communication open and directing workforce to ensure efficient workflow.
• Build high-performing teams by reviewing staffing requirements and monitoring the interviewing and hiring of warehouse personnel.
• Review performance, coach to achieve productivity and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
• Develop production flow processes and identify process improvement and cost reduction strategies.
• Establish and maintain operational procedures for activities such as verifying incoming shipments, handling and disposition of product, warehouse inventory accuracy, and selecting and loading shipments.
• Identify and stop waste, and improve processes to complete work more safely and efficiently.
• Approve operation plan for daily loads in conjunction with Warehouse Managers, and ensure that trucks are completed within timelines.
• Ensure that load plans meet weight restrictions and that special customer requests are consistently accommodated.
• Maintain operational data, including inventory losses, production goals, and safety reports.
• Identify problems, determine causes, and recommend changes to improve accuracy and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor and ensure integrity of products and meet food safety standards.
• Oversee the maintenance of the physical condition of the warehouse and its equipment in compliance with OSHA requirements.
• In union facilities, assist HR and the VP Operations in interpreting the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement, administering appropriate discipline, settling routine grievances, and participating in arbitrations as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in warehouse supervision 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control systems a plus.

Skills

• Knowledge of inventory control, OSHA, HACCP, and other regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control systems.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Retailment benefits
• Paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance

Pay

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds).

Schedule

This role may require 10% travel for mandatory meetings and/or training.