Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $40,200.00 - $68,300.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement benefits
Paid Time Off
short-term disability
long-term disability
Employee stock purchase plan
Life insurance
Job Description
US Foods is a leading foodservice distributor in the United States, providing innovative and comprehensive solutions to the foodservice industry. The company operates a large network of warehouses and distribution centers to ensure timely delivery and excellent service to its clients. As a prominent player in the foodservice distribution sector, US Foods emphasizes safety, operational excellence, and employee development to maintain its competitive edge. The company values integrity, respect, and innovation, fostering a work environment that encourages growth and teamwork among its associates.
The Warehouse Operations Manager role at US Foods is crucial to the company’s success, leading warehouse activities to meet safety, service, and cost targets effectively. This role requires a hands-on leader who prioritizes safety to ensure all associates remain injury-free while driving operational performance and continuous improvement. The manager will oversee and develop warehouse managers and associates, coaching them to enhance productivity, adherence to policies, and alignment with company values. They will foster an engaged workforce by creating a positive culture, implementing development plans, and encouraging collaboration across departments.
In addition to leadership responsibilities, this role oversees staffing processes, including recruitment, interviewing, and discipline, to build high-performing teams. The Warehouse Operations Manager will develop and optimize production flow to increase efficiency and reduce costs, maintaining operational procedures that control inventory accuracy, verify shipments, and manage product handling. Accountability for load planning ensures compliance with weight restrictions and accommodation of special customer requests, while monitoring operational data helps identify issues and opportunities for process enhancement.
An essential part of the role is ensuring food safety standards are upheld and that the physical condition of the warehouse complies with OSHA and other regulatory requirements. In union settings, the manager assists in interpreting labor agreements, administering discipline, and resolving grievances. This position requires some travel for training and meetings and demands physical capability to perform various warehouse tasks safely.
Employment type for this position is full-time, with an annual incentive plan bonus of up to 15% of the base salary. The benefits package includes health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, disability coverage, employee stock purchase plans, and more. The work environment combines traditional warehouse settings with areas subject to temperature extremes, requiring adaptability and commitment to safety practices. Overall, this role is designed for a seasoned warehouse leader dedicated to operational excellence, safety, and team development within a large-scale food distribution company.
The Warehouse Operations Manager role at US Foods is crucial to the company’s success, leading warehouse activities to meet safety, service, and cost targets effectively. This role requires a hands-on leader who prioritizes safety to ensure all associates remain injury-free while driving operational performance and continuous improvement. The manager will oversee and develop warehouse managers and associates, coaching them to enhance productivity, adherence to policies, and alignment with company values. They will foster an engaged workforce by creating a positive culture, implementing development plans, and encouraging collaboration across departments.
In addition to leadership responsibilities, this role oversees staffing processes, including recruitment, interviewing, and discipline, to build high-performing teams. The Warehouse Operations Manager will develop and optimize production flow to increase efficiency and reduce costs, maintaining operational procedures that control inventory accuracy, verify shipments, and manage product handling. Accountability for load planning ensures compliance with weight restrictions and accommodation of special customer requests, while monitoring operational data helps identify issues and opportunities for process enhancement.
An essential part of the role is ensuring food safety standards are upheld and that the physical condition of the warehouse complies with OSHA and other regulatory requirements. In union settings, the manager assists in interpreting labor agreements, administering discipline, and resolving grievances. This position requires some travel for training and meetings and demands physical capability to perform various warehouse tasks safely.
Employment type for this position is full-time, with an annual incentive plan bonus of up to 15% of the base salary. The benefits package includes health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, disability coverage, employee stock purchase plans, and more. The work environment combines traditional warehouse settings with areas subject to temperature extremes, requiring adaptability and commitment to safety practices. Overall, this role is designed for a seasoned warehouse leader dedicated to operational excellence, safety, and team development within a large-scale food distribution company.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum of five years of warehouse supervision experience
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Familiarity with OSHA and HACCP regulations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to interpret operational and financial data
- Ability to travel up to 10 percent
- Physical capability to perform warehouse duties
- Ability to manage union environments (if applicable)
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum five years of experience in warehouse supervision
- Broad knowledge of warehouse operations, methods and procedures
- Strong leadership, communication and people development skills
- Ability to communicate effectively across departments
- Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, HACCP and other regulations
- Ability to interpret financial and operational data
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with warehouse management systems a plus
- HACCP certification a plus
- PCQI certification a plus
Job Duties
- Achieve all safety, service, and cost targets in the warehouse
- Lead with a safety mindset that ensures every associate remains injury free
- Champion safety procedures, processes and training to maintain a safety-first culture
- Oversee and develop Warehouse Managers through coaching and training
- Oversee and develop all warehouse associates by addressing performance gaps
- Drive associate engagement and retention
- Create a cohesive organization through open communication and workforce direction
- Build high-performing teams by managing staffing, interviewing and hiring
- Review performance and deliver disciplinary action
- Develop production flow processes and identify process improvements
- Establish and maintain operational procedures for shipment verification and inventory accuracy
- Identify and stop waste, improving safety and efficiency
- Approve operation plans for daily loads and ensure compliance
- Monitor operational data and recommend changes to achieve zero-error benchmarks
- Ensure product integrity and food safety standards
- Oversee maintenance of warehouse and equipment in compliance with regulations
- Assist HR and VP Operations in union-related matters
- Perform other duties as assigned by manager
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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