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Night Warehouse Manager-Menomonee Falls WI

US Foods · Menomonee Falls, WI · $60,000–$100,000 a year · Full time

Posted Oct 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you turned around an underperforming warehouse team.

What they are checking: Proven ability to improve productivity, accuracy and morale through leadership.

Describe how you would discuss a performance problem with a Senior Warehouse Manager and build a plan.

What they are checking: Whether they document, communicate upward and follow through on improvement plans.

How do you keep communication open with associates on a shift that runs until the work is done?

What they are checking: Whether they stay visible and approachable on the floor during long, unpredictable shifts.

Tell me about a time a safety incident happened on your watch. What did you do afterward?

What they are checking: Honesty, care for the injured person and action to prevent it from happening again.

What would you do

Trucks need to leave on time and the shift is behind. What do you do?

What they are checking: Ability to redirect labor and solve problems quickly without cutting safety corners.

How do you coach a selector who is accurate but well below productivity standards?

What they are checking: Use of one-on-one coaching and training to close gaps, as the posting describes.

Two of your best associates are in conflict and it is affecting the shift. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Ability to address conflict directly and fairly to keep the team working together.

About the work

How do you create a safety-first culture on a night shift, where people are tired and loads are urgent?

What they are checking: Whether they lead safety through daily behavior and accountability, not only rules on paper.

What metrics do you track each night to know whether the shift went well?

What they are checking: Focus on safety, accuracy, productivity, on-time loading and cost together.

How do you balance cost control with keeping enough people to get the work done?

What they are checking: Understanding of labor planning and the tradeoff between overtime, staffing and service.

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The full job description

As published by US Foods.

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! The Manager, Warehouse will ensure a warehouse culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost through meaningful engagements with warehouse associates, best in-class service to customers, and safe and profitable operations. They will use their experience in warehouse operations to manage personnel and drive efficient warehouse operations through the associates they lead, ensuring the safe, accurate and timely receiving and storage of inbound product or selection and loading of outbound product. Work Schedule Hours : 4pm until completion Days: Sunday – Thursday ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • 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 associates through one-on-one coaching, training on policy and procedures, assisting in problem resolution when required, and leading by example. Discuss associate performance with Sr. Warehouse Managers and create plans to address gaps. • Create a cohesive organization by keeping lines of communication open and directing workforce to ensure efficient workflow. • Direct and supervise the work and productivity of associates within the warehouse department. Drive associate engagement and retention, and create a culture that embodies US Foods values. • Participate in building high-performing teams by interviewing and hiring warehouse personnel, in conjunction with Sr. Warehouse Managers. Review performance, coach on productivity and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action. • Lead and direct associates to achieve accurate orders that are then staged and loaded on the trucks. Oversee the preparation of the warehouse for shipping or receiving on the next shift. • Monitor operational information, such as "mis-picks" and productivity reports, to ensure the entire shift meets rates and follows preferred methods. Take action through coaching and counseling to correct behaviors. • On day shift, designate dock locations for inbound carriers. Ensure product is stocked in appropriate location in accordance with food safety and FIFO processes & procedures. Monitor replenishment activity to ensure stock is available for the shipping shift and to minimize the potential for “shorts”. Oversee will call. • Maintain physical condition and safety of warehouse and equipment, including preparing work orders for repairs and requisitions for equipment. • Work with operations management team to identify sources of inventory shrink and assist in development of an action plan. Analyze the current operations and make recommendations to improve on expense and cost control. • Regularly inspect facility for safety hazards and either resolve them or report them to the safety manager as appropriate. Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse and its equipment. • Ensure Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and FSQA requirements are followed. • Effectively schedule working shifts by leveraging appropriate planning tools (i.e., Microsoft Excel) • Other duties assigned by manager. SUPERVISION: • Direct: Union and/or non-union warehouse on-floor associates (Loaders, Selectors, Receivers, Forklift drivers, etc.) RELATIONSHIPS • Internal: Warehouse leaders and coworkers; Internal customers across departments (e.g., Sales) • External: N/A 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 three years of experience in warehouse distribution required. • Minimum of one year of experience overseeing a workforce required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • 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 (i.e., Microsoft Office). 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. 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: OCCASIONALLY WALK: FREQUENTLY DRIVE VEHICLE 1: OCCASIONALLY SIT: FREQUENTLY 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): CONTINUOUSLY 11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY 21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY 51-100 lbs (Heavy): NEVER 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) 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 Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $60,000 - $100,000 ***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

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