What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Manager position at Areas USA, Inc?
Job Title: Warehouse Manager
Reports To: General Manager
Department: Operations
Status: Exempt
Date: May 2025
Salary:
Broad Functions: To strategically manage the end-to-end supply chain process across all locations, including receiving, storage, and distribution of products and supplies. Ensure operational excellence through efficient inventory management, timely fulfillment of departmental needs, and precise coordination of goods from suppliers and production. Implement systems and protocols that optimize resource allocation while maintaining quality standards to consistently meet both internal requirements and external customer expectations.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Lead, train, and evaluate Warehouse and Receiving Associates; develop leaders to
manage daily operations and effectively supervise their teams.
2. Manage performance through coaching and appropriate disciplinary actions while
ensuring all staff operate material handling equipment safely.
3. Evaluate, maintain, and procure appropriate storage systems and equipment based on
safety, reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
4. Oversee receiving processes including unloading, inspection, and accurate
documentation of all incoming restaurant supplies.
5. Ensure proper storage and organization of food products according to food safety
protocols and implement inventory rotation systems to minimize waste.
6. Resolve discrepancies between received goods and purchase documentation; maintain
seamless documentation flow between departments.
7. Monitor and measure warehouse performance through key indicators for receiving
accuracy, inventory management, and order fulfillment.
8. Develop and manage departmental operating budgets; forecast staffing and equipment
needs to support business growth.
9. Maintain appropriate staffing levels; participate in recruitment and recommend qualified
applicants for warehouse positions.
10. Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and company policies throughout all
warehouse operations.
11. Collaborate with other departments to improve overall supply chain efficiency for
restaurant operations.
12. Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Skills and Qualifications:
1. Minimum of associate’s degree preferred with at least three years of management
experience of a warehouse.
2. Has knowledge of service and food and beverage.
3. Must be minimum 21 years of age.
4. Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of the restaurant’s
trading area.
5. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals
6. Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
7. Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds or more
8. Must have the stamina to work long hours of work.
9. Must be able to work with diverse populations.
10. Valid Driver License
EEOC Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, or veteran status.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, use hands and fingers, communicate verbally, and hear. The associate is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, taste, and smell. The associate is also occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and either lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.