Warehouse Manager - Phoenix, AZ

About the role

The Manager, Warehouse position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. This role is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and is full-time with a shift from Sunday to Thursday, starting at 7am on Sunday and 10am on Monday.

Responsibilities

• Lead with a safety mindset that ensures all US Foods associates remain 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.
• 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 warehouse department.
• Drive associate engagement and retention, and create a culture that embodies US Foods values.
• Participate in building high-performing teams by interviewing and hiring warehouse personnel, in conjunction with Sr. Warehouse Managers.
• Review performance, coach on productivity and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
• Lead and direct associates to achieve accurate orders that are then staged and loaded on the trucks.
• Oversee the preparation of the warehouse for shipping or receiving on the next shift.
• Monitor operational information, such as "mis-picks" and productivity reports, to ensure the entire shift meets rates and follows preferred methods.
• Take action through coaching and counseling to correct behaviors.
• On day shift, designate dock locations for inbound carriers.
• Ensure product is stocked in appropriate location in accordance with food safety and FIFO processes & procedures.
• Maintain physical condition and safety of warehouse and equipment, including preparing work orders for repairs and requisitions for equipment.
• Work with operations management team to identify sources of inventory shrink and assist in development of an action plan.
• Analyze the current operations and make recommendations to improve on expense and cost control.
• Regularly inspect facility for safety hazards and either resolve them or report them to the safety manager as appropriate.
• Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse and its equipment.
• Ensure Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and FSQA requirements are followed.
• Effectively schedule working shifts by leveraging appropriate planning tools (i.e., Microsoft Excel).

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in warehouse distribution required.
• Minimum of one year of experience overseeing a workforce 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.
• Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office).
• Travel 10% travel required, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.

Skills

• HACCP certification a plus.
• PCQI certification a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Stand: Occasional
• Walk: Frequent
• Sit: Frequent
• Lift: 1-10 lbs (Occasional), 11-20 lbs (Occasional), 21-50 lbs (Occasional), 51-100 lbs (Occasional), Over 100 lbs (Never)
• Push/Pull: Occasional
• Climb/Balance: Occasional
• Stoop/Squat: Occasional
• Kneel: Occasional
• Bend: Occasional
• Reach Above Shoulder: Occasional
• Twist: Occasional
• Grasp Objects: Occasional
• Manipulate Objects: Occasional
• Manual Dexterity: Occasional

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Retail benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance

Pay

The expected base rate for this role is between $60,000 - $100,000.

Schedule

Shift-Hours: Sunday - Thursday, 7am start on Sunday and 10am start on Monday.