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.