Warehouse Manager, Night

US Foods

Warehouse Manager leading safe, efficient receiving, storage, selection, and shipping operations for US Foods, a national foodservice distributor. Supervising associates, productivity, inventory control, compliance, and shift scheduling in Charlotte.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in warehouse operations, safety procedures, and workforce management, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as OSHA and HACCP. Proven ability to lead teams, enhance productivity, and maintain a safety-first culture in diverse warehouse environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Warehouse Operations ManagementLeadership and People DevelopmentInventory Control and Cost ManagementSafety Compliance (OSHA, HACCP)Workforce Planning and Productivity Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Warehouse OperationsInventory ControlSafety ProceduresWorkforce PlanningPerformance ReviewData InterpretationMicrosoft ExcelForklift OperationFood Safety ProceduresPhysical Activity Requirements

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCoachingTeam DevelopmentProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficePlanning Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

HACCP CertificationPCQI Certification

Industry Keywords

Warehouse DistributionSafety CultureUnion and Non-Union SupervisionMaster Sanitation ScheduleFSQA Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead warehouse safety procedures, processes, and training to maintain a safety-first culture.
Oversee, coach, train, and develop warehouse associates.
Direct workforce planning, workflow, productivity, engagement, and retention.
Interview and hire warehouse personnel with Sr. Warehouse Managers.
Review performance, coach productivity and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
Direct associates to achieve accurate orders and oversee staging, loading, shipping, and receiving preparation.
Monitor mis-picks, productivity reports, shift rates, and preferred methods.
Designate dock locations, ensure proper product stocking using food safety and FIFO procedures, monitor replenishment, and oversee will call.
Maintain warehouse and equipment condition and prepare repair work orders and equipment requisitions.
Identify inventory shrink sources and recommend expense and cost-control improvements.
Inspect the facility for safety hazards and resolve or report them.
Ensure Master Sanitation Schedule and FSQA requirements are followed.
Schedule working shifts using planning tools such as Microsoft Excel.
Supervise union and/or non-union warehouse associates, including loaders, selectors, receivers, and forklift drivers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of three years of experience in warehouse distribution required.
Minimum of one year of experience overseeing a workforce required.
Broad knowledge of warehouse operations, methods, and procedures.
Strong leadership, communication, and people development skills.
Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, HACCP, and other regulatory requirements.
Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to work in normal warehouse, cooler, and freezer environments with temperatures as low as -5 degrees.
10% travel required, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.
High school diploma or GED required.
HACCP certification a plus.
PCQI certification a plus.
Must be able to perform the listed physical activities and lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing, bending, reaching, twisting, grasping, and manipulation requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive plan bonus
Health insurance
Pre-tax spending accounts
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee stock purchase plan
Life insurance