Assistant Warehouse Manager

 Assistant Warehouse Manager 

This is a leadership role responsible for all Warehouse operations, including the complete inventory and product distribution cycle, as well as coaching the performance of the warehouse team. The Assistant Warehouse Manager directs the daily activities of a pick, pack, and ship warehouse. The responsibilities for this role include planning and executing weekly volume and managing the day-to-day operation of the facility's staffing, ensuring inventory accuracy, and quality assurance.   

Operations Management    

• Develop facility operations plans and schedule for peak periods based on parameters provided by management   

• Ensure adequate staffing and provides equipment needs to fulfill production goals while optimizing productivity and growth   

• Develop, implement and facilitate measurable improvements to operational efficiency, inventory management, quality, food safety, inventory and order accuracy, and on-time delivery of goods 

•  Maintain environmental, safety, and other relevant regulatory compliance   

• Work with leadership to continuously improve policy, procedures, practices, and training   

• Ensure the accurate and prompt preparation of reports regarding daily and weekly operations   

• Supply excellent service to all internal and external customers   

• Track and control spending within the budget monthly 

Distribution and Inventory duties:  

• Responsible for all product life cycle, including receiving, shipping, storing, and distributing products and/or material within the fulfillment center   

• Manage Fleet operators, ensuring operations are executed on time with quality deliveries   

• Implement working and safety procedures and physical layout for the warehouse  

• Experience organizing a LEAN facility, including work standardization, visual management, and 5S/Kaizen skills preferred  

• Scale the warehouse team by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training the staff 

• Fulfill pick-pack orders efficiently and safely   

• Supervise warehouse receiving and pick/pack process 

• Maintain security of warehouse location   

• Maintain fixture storage area and cleanliness of space   

• Ensure proper handling of all warehouse orders   

• Create and maintain metrics and tracking of incidents   

Qualifications:  

• 3-5 years of experience in a warehouse, pick, pack production, or manufacturing environment   

• Experience managing a team of pick pack and warehouse team members  

• Track and analyze delivery metrics and continuously strive to meet KPIs 

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills   

• Strong customer orientation, prioritizing, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills    

• Possess professional business demeanor but also comfortable working in a casual work environment 

• Knowledge of MS Office Suite     

• Valid Driver's License required  

• Experience driving vans and box trucks preferred   

• Ability to perform prolonged standing, walking, squatting, bending, and lifting 50-60 lbs. 

• Experience in Six Sigma, Green belt preferred   

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.