What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Manager position at Performance Food Group?
We Deliver the Goods:
Job Responsibilities:
- Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
- Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
- Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
- Schedule is Sunday - Thursday
- Compensation is Base Salary Bonus Opportunity!
We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee all aspects of our warehouse operations including shipping and receiving of a variety of products. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing inventory, optimizing warehouse layout, supervising staff, and ensuring efficient processes to meet customer demands. The Warehouse Manager will play a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy, implementing safety protocols, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping of products.
- Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to maximize productivity, improve efficiency and accuracy and reduce cost.
- Manage and lead a team of 50 associates and supervisors across an assigned production shift to include staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution.
- Partner with Transportation Manager to ensure the highest level of efficiency within the overall operation. Ensure trucks are unloaded/loaded properly on an accurate and timely basis by overseeing workload scheduling and delivery of product in the warehouse. May operate powered material handling equipment in some locations.
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate stock levels and coordinate with inventory and procurement team around low stock items, seasonal swings, product returns, and customer promotions.
- Ensures building and equipment are maintained through supervising personnel in maintenance and repair activities.
- Enforce workplace safety standards and procedures to create a safe working environment including reinforcement of safety programs, safety meetings, and workers’ compensation discussions.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as logistics, procurement, and customer service, to meet customer requirements and resolve any issues.
- Ensures customers are notified of stock shortages by providing information to Customer Service Representatives, Warehouse Shift Supervisor and Operations Manager regarding shortages, available substitutes, and recording all information.
- Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics processes.
- Experience with inventory management systems and warehouse management software.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in warehouse operations.
- Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and implement best practices.
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