Assistant Distribution Center Manager

ASSA ABLOY Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays from day one

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with company contribution of 3%

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Group is seeking an experienced Assistant Distribution Center Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations in Grand Rapids, MI. This hands-on role requires someone with at least 2 years of supervisory experience in a distribution center, effective communication and leadership skills, and a strong focus on Continuous Improvement. The position offers Monday to Friday daytime hours with benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with a company contribution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of distribution center/warehouse supervisory experience.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement activities strongly preferred.
• Must be able to clear background/drug/MVR screenings.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations of a warehouse and lead a dynamic team.
• Establish and enforce operational procedures for shipments and inventory.
• Manage all aspects of hourly warehouse staff from hiring to termination.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Time management

Mechanical aptitude

Education

College education or related experience

Tools

PC / Windows skills

Job description

Overview

Amarr (a part of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in opening solutions) is hiring an experienced Assistant Distribution Center Manager (Service Manager) to join our team in Grand Rapids, MI. This hands-on role involves directing the day-to-day operations of a warehouse and leading a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assembly, work schedules (including temporary personnel as needed), and warehouse operations to ensure service levels are met.
• Establish and enforce operational procedures for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of merchandise, and updating warehouse inventory.
• Ensure corporate programs regarding safety, security, care of equipment and facility are followed. Enforce OSHA compliance to maintain an injury-free workplace.
• Manage all aspects of hourly warehouse staff from hiring to termination, including staffing, development, supervision, and direction.
• Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Working conditions and requirements

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

Minimum 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.
• Good supervisory, leadership and motivational skills.
• PC / Windows skills.
• Mechanical aptitude / power tools.
• Must be able to clear background/drug/MVR screenings.

Benefits and schedule

This position is Monday – Friday days. Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays from day one, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with a company contribution of 3%.

EEO and equal opportunity

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.