Director Night Warehouse

US Foods Aurora, IL $85,000 - $145,000
Full Time Director Level 7+ years

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About This Role

Lead night warehouse operations, focusing on safety, service, and cost efficiency. Oversee the selection and loading of outbound products and guarantee facility security.

Responsibilities

  • Achieve all safety, service, and cost targets in the department and oversee night warehouse operations
  • Plan and oversee execution of short/mid-term department objectives and participate in strategic planning
  • Lead with a safety mindset, championing procedures, processes, and training to maintain a safety-first culture
  • Develop Warehouse Managers through coaching, training, and problem resolution
  • Oversee and develop all on-floor warehouse associates by discussing performance and creating improvement plans
  • Attract talent and build high-performing teams, monitoring hiring and interviewing processes
  • Plan and implement technology to improve execution, productivity, and quality
  • Direct development of production flow processes and identify process improvement and cost reduction strategies
  • Monitor operational data, identify problems, determine causes, and recommend changes to achieve zero-error benchmarks
  • Monitor integrity of products and ensure food safety standards are met, establishing and following MSS and FSQA requirements
  • Oversee the maintenance of the physical condition of the warehouse and its equipment in compliance with OSHA requirements
  • Assist HR and VP Operations in interpreting collective bargaining agreements and administering discipline in union facilities

Requirements

  • Minimum of seven years of experience in warehouse management
  • Broad knowledge of warehouse operations, methods and procedures
  • Strong leadership, communication and people development skills
  • Ability to openly and effectively communicate with all associates/departments
  • 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.)

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
  • Minimum of seven years of experience in warehouse management

Nice to Have

  • College degree
  • Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS)
  • Experience with inventory control systems
  • HACCP certification
  • PCQI certification

Skills

Excel * Microsoft Office Suite * Teams * Outlook * WMS *

* Required skills

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