Description
Assistant Warehouse Manager - QCD Minneapolis About QCD: Established in 2006, Quality Custom Distribution Services LLC (QCD), a subsidiary of GSF, is a custom last-mile distribution company specializing in tailored solutions for selected food service Industry customers. Headquartered in Frisco, Texas, QCD services thousands of restaurants throughout the United States. Providing over 37,000 deliveries a week from 25 strategically located distribution centers, the QCD fleet averages more than 40 million miles driven per year. QCD associates also help run a national non-profit, the GSF Foundation.
At QCD, every role drives success. Whether you're preparing orders, making deliveries, mapping routes, or managing warehouses, you're part of a dynamic team that keeps America's favorite restaurants running. Beyond offering logistics jobs, we build careers and fuel the future of foodservice distribution.
In This Role, You'll: - Manages all activities related to the distribution center's warehousing operations, including inventory management, ensuring that QCD and GSF objectives for efficiency, economy, quality and productivity are met or exceeded.
- Manages assigned staff, including involvement in the recruitment and selection process of new employees, assigning work, providing training and development, evaluating performance, and building a motivated, effective team to ensure that organizational goals for diversity, career development, productivity, performance management and employee involvement are met.
- Periodically audits operational procedures and programs related to shipping and receiving and implements necessary improvements to achieve expectations for availability, storage, sanitation and security of inventory.
- Develops, audits and controls department budget and ensures that operational costs are within plan. Manages the purchase and/or leasing and maintenance of all material handling equipment to achieve safety, longevity and efficiency objectives.
- Ensures compliance with all customer, governmental and Company directives and policies and ensures the preparation and distribution of all relevant reports and quality analyses summaries.
- Work collaboratively across teams to support performance, safety, and customer satisfaction
- Plan labor and equipment needs to meet dynamic operational demands
- Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.
What You'll Bring: - 7 years of progressively responsible experience in warehousing operations involving multi-temperature environment with receiving, inventory control and shipping and 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience.
- Bachelors' degree in business administration or related field from an accredited university or college or equivalent experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of safety protocols, food handling, and inventory best practices
- Proficiency in computer systems and reporting (barcoding, warehouse systems, timekeeping)
- Ability to lead a diverse team in a 24/7 operation with a focus on collaboration, safety, and efficiency
The Schedule & Setting: - Full-time, on-site supervisory role in a temperature-controlled warehouse
- Supports a 24/7 operation with flexibility required for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Leads a large-scale warehouse team focused on safety, reliability, and service
Pay & Benefits: - Pay Range (Base Pay): $71,335 - $107,002
- Weekly pay (every Friday)
- Other Compensation: May include shift differentials, overtime pay, bonuses, or other incentive pay as applicable to the position and location.
- Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life, and AD&D); Pet Insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Includes vacation, sick leave, and paid company holidays provided in accordance with company policy and applicable state and local laws.
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Why Join Us: We're not just in the business of distribution - we're in the business of development. Your ambition accelerates our whole team's progress. We provide clear paths for career advancement, from entry-level to leadership, backed by comprehensive training and development programs. As we grow with our customers, our associates navigate the next turn in their supply chain careers. Opportunities are always on the road ahead with QCD and throughout the Golden State Foods family of companies.
At QCD, our people-first culture is grounded in simple values: treat others the way you want to be treated, hold yourself to a high standard, and always do the right thing. We believe in shared success - because when our people thrive, our customers do, too.
QCD is the place to be, if you believe in living our values-driven culture - celebrating wins together - learning from challenges - exploring bold ideas - collaborating for shared success - prioritizing people first and giving back to our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. QCD values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.
