Assistant Distribution Center Manager

ASSA ABLOY; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 61,327 - 81,168; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

401k plan

Job summary

Amarr, part of ASSA ABLOY, is seeking an experienced Assistant Distribution Center Manager in Addison, IL to lead daily warehouse operations and a hands-on team. You will oversee staffing, safety, and compliance while coordinating shipping, receiving, and inventory controls.

The ideal candidate brings at least 2 years of DC/warehouse supervisory experience, strong communication, and a proven ability to drive improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of distribution center/warehouse supervisory experience.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement activities strongly preferred.
• Clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
• College education or related experience.
• Organizational, time management and analytical skills.
• Mechanical aptitude / power tools.
• Must be able to clear background/drug/MVR screenings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assembly, work schedules, and warehouse operations to meet service leads.
• Establish and enforce procedures for verification of shipments, handling, and inventory control.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and a safe, injury-free workplace.
• Oversee hourly warehouse staff from hiring to termination, including staffing, development, supervision, and direction.

Skills

Distribution supervision

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Continuous Improvement

Education

College education or related experience

Job description

Amarr (a part of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in opening solutions) is hiring a hands‑on, experienced Assistant Distribution Center Manager (Service Manager) to join our team in Addison, IL. This is the ideal position for the person who loves to manage a dynamic team with an all‑hands‑on‑deck approach, as well as be directly involved with directing the day to day operations of a warehouse.

What you will be doing:

• Coordinateassembly, work schedules (including temporary personnel as needed), and warehouse operations to ensure service leads are met.
• Be responsible for establishing and enforcing operational procedures for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of merchandise, and keeping of warehouse inventory.
• Ensure that corporate programs regarding safety, security, care of equipment and facility are followed. Enforce OSHA compliance and to assure an "injury-free" workplace.
• Be responsible for all aspects of hourly warehouse staff from hiring to termination, which includes staffing, development, supervision, and direction.

Working conditions and experience:

• Manual dexterity and hand to eye coordination for operation of hand/power tools.
• Extended time on feet, walking distances up to 200 feet.
• Frequent stooping, bending, walking, carrying and lifting (up to 75 lbs.).

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of 2 years of distribution center/warehouse supervisory experience.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement activities strongly preferred.
• Clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
• College education or related experience.
• Organizational, time management and analytical skills.
• Good supervisory, leadership and motivational skills.
• Mechanical aptitude / power tools.
• Must be able to clear background/drug/MVR screenings

Compensation ranges from $61,327-81,168*. Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution) among others.

Candidates for this position must have a good attitude, a desire to work hard with a great team, and the ability to be a self‑starter.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Amarr is an E-Verify participant.