Job Description
Job description
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE?
PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
Join Our Community of Food People! The Director, Night Warehouse will ensure a warehouse culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost through meaningful engagements with warehouse leaders and associates, best in-class service to customers, and safe and profitable operations. They will use their expertise in leading warehouse operations to inform the strategic direction of the warehouse. They will ensure the safe, accurate and timely selection and loading of all outbound product and ensure security of the entire facility. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Achieve all safety, service, and cost targets in department, and oversee all night warehouse operations. Plan and oversee execution of short/mid-term department objectives. Participate in strategic planning by identifying mid and long-term strategies for the department. Lead with a safety mindset that ensures 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. Develop Warehouse Managers through one-on-one coaching, training on policy & procedures, assisting in problem resolution when required, and leading by example. Oversee and develop all 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 US Foods values. Plan and implement technology affecting 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 in conjunction with Sr. Warehouse Managers. Establish and maintain operational procedures for activities such as 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 benchmark on accuracy and customer satisfaction. Monitor integrity of our products and ensure that food safety standards are met. Establish Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and ensure MSS and FSQA requirements are followed. 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. SUPERVISION
Direct:
Warehouse Managers, union and/or non-union warehouse clerical staff (Operations Clerks, Warehouse Clerks, Will Call Clerks, Slotting Clerks, Truck Builders, etc.) • Union and/or non-union warehouse on-floor associates (Loaders, Selectors, Receivers, Forklift drivers, etc.) Warehouse leaders and coworkers; VP Operations; Transportation leaders; Internal customers across departments (e.g., Sales) • External:
Vendors, customers WORK ENVIRONMENT
• The work takes place in normal warehouse environments as well as in cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as•5 degrees. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training:
High school diploma or GED required; Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
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. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.). Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control systems a plus. Travel •10% travel required, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training. 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:
FREQUENTLY WALK
FREQUENTLY DRIVE VEHICLE 1
OCCASIONALLY SIT:
OCCASIONALLY 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): Forklift, pallet jack) 2 (Push/Pull:
Pallet jack controls, doors, product, pallets) 3 (Climb/Balance:
Pens, telephone, computer mouse, paperwork, pallet jack controls, boxes) 5 (Manipulate Objects:
Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps) 6 (Manual Dexterity:
Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers) This role will also receive annual incentive plan bonus up to 20% of base salary. 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. 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). The expected base rate for this role is between $85,000•$145,000 EOE•Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status Puede ver este sitio de empleo y aplicación en español utilizando la configuración de su navegador o teléfono móvil. Microsoft Edge Google Chrome Safari iPhone Androide US Foods is one of America's great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found here. US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Know Your Rights Pay Transparency policy statement is available here US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 866-960-5886.
