A Warehouse Manager manages warehouse storage of inventory or supplies for a company. Maintains records of inventory and supplies; oversees distribution from storage out to customers, retail distributors or other company facilities.
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Join Our Community of Food People! The Night Warehouse Manager is responsible for leading all warehouse operations during the night shift, ensuring a culture focused on safety, productivity, accuracy, associate engagement, service, and cost control. This role provides leadership and direction to warehouse associates to ensure the efficient receiving, replenishment, selection, loading, and staging of product while meeting operational goals and customer expectations. The Night Warehouse Manager drives execution of company standards, develops frontline associates and supervisors, ensures compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements, and delivers operational excellence through effective labor management, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position operates on a Sunday through Thursday schedule, beginning at 4:00 PM and continuing until completion of nightly operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead with a safety-first mindset that ensures every associate remains injury-free, always. Champion safety programs, policies, procedures, and training to create and maintain a culture of safety and accountability. Oversee night warehouse operations, including receiving, replenishment, selection, loading, sanitation, and inventory activities to ensure operational efficiency and service excellence. Drive execution of productivity, quality, accuracy, and customer service goals while ensuring adherence to preferred work methods and standard operating procedures. Develop, coach, and mentor warehouse supervisors and associates through regular communication, performance feedback, training, and recognition programs. Create and maintain a highly engaged workforce by fostering teamwork, accountability, communication, and a culture aligned with US Foods values. Monitor labor utilization, staffing levels, productivity reporting, and workflow to ensure operational targets are achieved while controlling labor costs. Analyze operational metrics, including productivity, mis-picks, damages, shrink, service levels, and attendance trends, and implement corrective actions as needed. Partner with operations leadership to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, inventory accuracy, and cost management. Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and developing warehouse associates and supervisors. Conduct performance evaluations and administer corrective action when necessary. Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, OSHA, FSQA, HACCP, and company policy requirements. Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse, equipment, and facility by ensuring inspections are completed and safety concerns are addressed promptly. Ensure inventory integrity through proper receiving, replenishment, slotting, cycle counting, and inventory control processes. Effectively schedule labor and operational resources to meet business demands while maximizing productivity and minimizing overtime. Partner with cross-functional teams including Transportation, Inventory Control, Facilities, Safety, and Human Resources to support operational objectives. Prepare and communicate daily, weekly, and monthly operational performance reports and action plans. Other duties assigned by manager.
SUPERVISION
Warehouse Supervisors and/or union and non-union warehouse associates including Selectors, Loaders, Receivers, Replenishment Associates, Forklift Operators, and Inventory Control personnel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in a warehouse distribution environment, including dry, cooler, and freezer areas where temperatures may reach as low as -5 degrees. The position requires working night shifts, weekends, holidays, and additional hours as business conditions require. Frequent exposure to powered industrial equipment, moving machinery, warehouse traffic, and varying noise levels.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Related Experience/Requirements:
Minimum of three (3) years of warehouse distribution, logistics, or supply chain experience required. Minimum of one (1) year of experience leading, supervising, or overseeing a warehouse workforce required. Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced distribution environment preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, distribution processes, labor management, and inventory control practices. Demonstrated leadership ability with experience developing supervisors and frontline associates. Strong communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and employee engagement skills. Working knowledge of OSHA, HACCP, FSQA, food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements. Ability to analyze operational and financial data and establish action plans to improve performance. Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making capabilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to adapt to changing operational and business needs. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word) and warehouse management systems (WMS).
Travel:
10% travel required, typically for mandatory meetings, training, and leadership development programs
Education/Training:
High school diploma or GED required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Licenses/Certifications:
• HACCP certification a plus. • PCQI certification a plus.
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time: 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 $60,000 - $95,000 •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. Haga clic a continuación para obtener más información. 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., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more. 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. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.
