Senior Night Warehouse Manager
Company: US Foods, Inc.
Location: Menomonee Falls
Posted on: March 4, 2026
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Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Achieve all safety,
service, and cost targets in the warehouse. 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. •
Oversee and develop Warehouse Managers through one-on-one coaching,
training on policy and procedures, assisting in problem resolution
when required, and leading by example. • Oversee and develop all
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. • Create a cohesive organization by keeping lines of
communication open and directing workforce to ensure efficient
workflow. • Build high-performing teams by reviewing staffing
requirements and monitoring the interviewing and hiring of
warehouse personnel. Review performance, coach to achieve
productivity and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action. •
Develop production flow processes and identify process improvement
and cost reduction strategies. Establish and maintain operational
procedures for activities such as verifying incoming shipments,
handling and disposition of product, warehouse inventory accuracy,
and selecting and loading shipments. • Identify and stop waste, and
improve processes to complete work more safely and efficiently. •
Approve operation plan for daily loads in conjunction with
Warehouse Managers, and ensure that trucks are completed within
timelines. Ensure that load plans meet weight restrictions and that
special customer requests are consistently accommodated. • Monitor
operational data, including inventory losses, production goals and
safety reports. Identify problems, determine causes and recommend
changes to the VP of Operations to produce zero-error benchmark on
accuracy and customer satisfaction. • Monitor and ensure integrity
of our products and ensure that food safety standards are met. •
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. • Other duties assigned
by manager. SUPERVISION: • Direct: Warehouse Managers, union and/or
non-union warehouse clerical staff (Operations Clerks, Warehouse
Clerks, Will Call Clerks, Slotting Clerks, Truck Builders, etc.) •
Indirect: Union and/or non-union warehouse on-floor associates
(Loaders, Selectors, Receivers, Forklift drivers, etc.)
RELATIONSHIPS • Internal: Warehouse leaders and coworkers;
Transportation leaders; Internal customers across departments
(e.g., Sales) • External: Vendors 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 Related Experience/Requirements: • Minimum
of five years of experience in warehouse supervision required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • 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 within
the company. • 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.
Education/Training: • High school diploma or GED required; college
degree preferred. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Licenses/Certifications:
• HACCP certification a plus. • PCQI certification a plus. This
role will also receive annual incentive plan bonus up to 15% 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. To review available benefits, please click
here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html . 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): NEVER CARRY 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): NEVER
PUSH/PULL 2: OCCASIONALLY CLIMB/BALANCE 3: OCCASIONALLY
STOOP/SQUAT: OCCASIONALLY KNEEL: OCCASIONALLY BEND: OCCASIONALLY
REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY TWIST: OCCASIONALLY GRASP
OBJECTS 4: OCCASIONALLY MANIPULATE OBJECTS 5: OCCASIONALLY MANUAL
DEXTERITY 6: OCCASIONALLY 1 (Drive Vehicle: Forklift, pallet jack)
2 (Push/Pull: Pallet jack controls, doors, product, pallets) 3
(Climb/Balance: On/off pallet jack, stairs) 4 (Grasp Objects: 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) LI-BR1
Keywords: US Foods, Inc., Waukegan , Senior Night Warehouse Manager, Logistics, Transportation & Drivers , Menomonee Falls, Illinois
