Assistant Warehouse Manager

Role Overview

• The Assistant Warehouse Manager is responsible for ensuring business objectives are met or exceeded for safety, quality, accuracy, service, productivity, cost, and efficient storage/shipping/receiving/handling of finished goods while motivating, coaching and developing subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs.
• Work closely with the Warehouse Manager and coordinate the operations and production teams through regularly scheduled meetings, conducting performance reviews, and effectively resolving performance issues.
• Improve performance through implementation of process improvement initiatives based on industry best practices.
• Utilize and work efficiently within a WMS environment to track and analyze processes and performance while overseeing receiving and stowing, picking and packing, shipping, inventory management, and documentation.
• Optimize efficient layouts, workflows, and utilization of warehouse space.
• Collaborate with other cross-functional departments, such as procurement, logistics, and quality control, to ensure that distribution operations align with the overall goals of the company.
• Develop metrics for measurement of team performance.
• All other duties assigned.
• A successful candidate will demonstrate: Foster a “safety first” culture through awareness, training, and accountability.
• Operational excellence by identifying areas for continuous improvement which drives warehouse utilization, sustained performance, and productivity.
• Ability to work under deadlines to ensure workflow efficiency.
• Initiative, problem solving, and prioritization.

Requirements

• 4 to 6 years of Management experience in Warehouse or a related capacity.
• Exceptional customer service skills and effective communication both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Moderate to advanced computer proficiency leveraging software applications such as: Excel; Word; PowerPoint; NetSuite WMS.
• Physical Requirements: WH
• This position may require the ability to perform tasks that involve sitting, standing, walking, lifting 100+ lbs, bending, stooping, computer work, and other physical activities.
• Candidates should be able to meet these physical demands with or without reasonable accommodations.

Benefits

• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Supplemental life.
• PTO.
• 401(K).
• Company-branded merchandise.
• Community events.
• Company-funded continued education opportunities.
• Discounts and perks through locally owned businesses.