Urban Farmer · 15 hours ago
Night Shift Warehouse Manager
Manteno, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expUrban Farmer is seeking a Night Shift Warehouse Manager to lead all warehouse and logistics operations during off-shift hours. This role is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material flow, inventory integrity, safety compliance, and operational readiness for day-shift execution.
Food and BeverageSnack Food
Responsibilities
Oversee all warehouse operations during night shift, including shipping, receiving, inventory movements, material staging, internal transfers, and yard coordination
Lead night-shift warehouse staff including forklift drivers, inventory personnel, and shipping/receiving team members
Ensure materials are accurately staged, scanned, labeled, and prepared to support overnight and early-morning production requirements
Maintain warehouse organization, housekeeping, and safety standards throughout off-shift hours
Ensure docks, equipment, trailers, and staging areas are prepared for a smooth transition to day-shift operations
Execute ERP transactions independently, including receipts, transfers, adjustments, work orders, and staging activities
Perform spot checks and cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy overnight
Identify, investigate, and document inventory discrepancies, shortages, or system issues for day-shift follow-up
Ensure strict adherence to FIFO, lot control, allergen segregation, labeling, and traceability requirements
Maintain accurate inventory visibility and communicate risks or discrepancies proactively
Manage inbound and outbound logistics occurring during night shift hours, including live loads, drop trailers, and yard moves
Coordinate carrier arrivals, dock assignments, trailer movements, and shipping/receiving documentation
Verify transportation paperwork for accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to handoff
Communicate shipment status, delays, exceptions, or service issues clearly to Supply Chain and day-shift leadership
Enforce compliance with OSHA, GMP, Food Safety, and company policies during night-shift operations
Conduct routine safety walks, equipment checks, and corrective actions as needed
Address unsafe behaviors or conditions immediately and document incidents thoroughly
Maintain audit-ready conditions despite limited onsite leadership presence
Serve as the primary onsite authority for safety and compliance during off-shift hours
Act as the lead decision-maker overnight, resolving operational issues in real time with minimal supervision
Respond to urgent production support needs, inventory issues, staffing gaps, or transportation challenges
Escalate critical issues appropriately while maintaining business continuity
Provide clear, detailed, and actionable shift-to-shift handoff communication to day-shift leadership
Lead, coach, and develop night-shift warehouse staff through hands-on leadership and visibility
Reinforce standard work, safety expectations, ERP discipline, and performance accountability
Address performance, attendance, and conduct issues in alignment with company policy
Support onboarding and training of new night-shift team members
Foster engagement, ownership, and accountability within the night-shift team
Complete required warehouse documentation, logs, reports, and system updates accurately and on time
Document incidents, discrepancies, corrective actions, and operational challenges clearly
Ensure all relevant information is communicated effectively to day-shift leadership to support continuity and follow-up
Identify opportunities to improve off-shift workflows, staging practices, inventory accuracy, and safety performance
Support continuous improvement initiatives and standardization efforts across shifts
Provide feedback and insights to leadership on off-shift risks, constraints, and improvement opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, or related field; or 5+ years equivalent experience in logistics and warehouse management within food manufacturing or related industry
Strong knowledge of logistics, transportation management, and warehouse operations
Experience managing ERP/WMS systems for inventory and shipping processes
Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop teams
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-department collaboration and vendor negotiations
Ability to manage budgets, meet deadlines, and deliver against performance targets
Company
Urban Farmer
Urban Farmer is a leading manufacturer of better-for-you frozen foods and plant-based pizzas.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-12-14Acquired
Leadership Team
Chris Jaromin
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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