Team Leader CDL

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 40 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 4,000 artisan producers of the world’s finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 50,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.

About the role

Lead and positively coach warehouse team members to select, replenish, receive, and load product for customer orders safely, accurately, and efficiently. A first-line leader who motivates and positively engages associates to deliver results that meet or exceed all Key Performance Indicators (Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost).

Responsibilities

• Engage team members to consistently achieve and/or exceed individual performance goals and objectives by positively leading by example.
• Proactively identify and remove obstacles for teams and individual team members.
• Fully support the consistent application of all policies, procedures, and guidelines while leading by example and effectively communicating expectations to team members.
• Responsible for associate development through positive coaching and training on policy, procedures, and equipment.
• Proactively identify safety hazards and either resolve them or report them to the safety manager as appropriate.
• Accountable for maintaining the physical condition of the warehouse and its equipment.
• Leads team and individuals to support assigned daily/weekly cleaning schedules and plans.
• Analyze the current operation and make recommendations to improve expense and cost control.
• Support business change and development through process improvements.
• Work with operations management team to lead initiatives to reduce damages while ensuring teams accurately report and record damaged inventory items.
• Proactively coach individual team members to accurately use voice and computer systems to reduce “mis-picks,” improve inventory accuracy, and support a balanced incentive program.
• Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
• Maintain physical condition of warehouse; inspect equipment; issue work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
• Support warehouse operations regarding employee schedules, workloads, and productivity, identifying obstacles or barriers to supervisors and managers.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety requirements.
• Assume additional responsibilities to support the shift’s efforts to achieve or exceed all Key Performance Indicators associated with Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost.

Requirements

• Experience positively engaging peers and teams while working through diverse and challenging opportunities to deliver results.
• Leadership, motivation, and managerial skills.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated success in following standard operating procedures (SOPs) in a warehouse distribution setting with a focus on inventory control, replenishment, and outbound loading and shipping operations.
• Ability to understand data and results while articulating them to individual team members.
• Manage time effectively and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Accuracy with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organization skills with a superior work ethic.
• Judgment and decision-making ability.
• Team player who works productively with a wide range of staff.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership, and customer service skills.
• Ability to make decisions, problem-solve, prioritize workflow, and proactively identify and develop solutions.
• Drive and desire to take ownership for follow-up with individuals and leaders alike.
• Aptitude to learn and apply computer systems, tools, and software to support day-to-day warehouse operations.
• Ability to learn and mature as a leader to effectively coach and develop others to support, achieve, and exceed individual, team, and company objectives.
• Experience identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting solutions.
• Ability to positively motivate teams and influence and communicate with individuals at all levels.

Pay

$28 - $30 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

Start time: 4:45 AM. Must be flexible to work overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Paid vacations and holidays
• Health, dental, and medical benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life insurance
• 5% above cost for high-quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• 401k plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan