Assistant General Manager

Lineage Logistics; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe, stable work environment

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

401k retirement plan

Paid time off & annual bonus

7 holidays per year

Job summary

Lineage Logistics is seeking an Operations Manager to partner with the General Manager to strengthen large-scale warehouse operations in Georgia. You will oversee production and labor planning, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety standards are met.

You will recruit, train, and develop staff, manage costs and efficiency, and coordinate with maintenance and inventory control to meet service goals. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success at this site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 4 years of Operations Management experience in Supply Chain or related field.
• Experience developing and executing strategy/annual plans (budget, SOPs, workshops).
• Experience with lean/ Six Sigma continuous improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage, recruit, train, develop, and provide performance feedback to direct reports to ensure productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Assist in establishing and achieving warehouse performance objectives (KPIs) and strategic planning.
• Plan for and direct warehouse operations including production and labor planning.
• Partner with maintenance and inventory control to meet productivity and service goals.
• Establish procedures for verification of shipments and inventory handling.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

People Management

WMS

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Work closely with the General Manager to develop and implement strategic plans that strengthen operations for a large to mega size warehouse. Operate facility while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, recruit, train, develop, and provide performance feedback to direct reports to ensure productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness
• Assist in establishing and achieving warehouse performance objectives (KPI’s) and strategic planning
• Plan for and direct warehouse operations to include production and labor planning
• Partner closely with maintenance and inventory control to meet productivity and service goals
• Establish operational procedures for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling merchandise, and maintaining inventory
• Ensure operations team is compliant with standard work instructions (SWI)
• Assist and support initiatives to ensure the proper receipt, storage, handling, and/or distribution of food safety and food quality, and employee health and safety at assigned facility

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Function as a backup to the General Manager
• Maintain customer contact as requested by the General Manager
• Participate in company marketing and sales efforts, including planning new account strategies, prospecting new accounts, sales calls, developing and quoting rates, negotiating contracts, and closing sales, when requested by the General Manager

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• 4 years of Operations Management experience in Supply Chain or related field
• Demonstrated proficiency in development and execution of strategy / annual plans (budget, operational performance, SOPs, workshops, etc.)
• bottom-line cost/efficiency management
• Experience with continuous improvement quality processes such as Six Sigma and/or LEAN
• Experience managing, training, and developing people in operation roles
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills including the ability to interact with internal and external customers
• Ability to lead discussions, make presentations and deliver technical results to a non-technical audience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to deal with ambiguity
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18kgs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility
• Must be comfortable with various noise levels, at times, can be loud

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

• safe, stable, reliable work environments
• medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• paid time offannual bonus eligibility
• a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year

At Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organization, from the warehouse floor to the corner office. The work we do is noble, and our team members are passionate about the impact they make every day. Working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage Logistics team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.

At Lineage Logistics, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled logistics companies. Driven by our core values, we’re reimagining the global food supply chain. Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature-controlled supply chain. In recognition of the company’s leading innovations, Lineage was recognized as the No 1. Data Science company on Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019, in addition to ranking 23rd overall in an evaluation of thousands of companies worldwide. As part of the Lineage family, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career as we continually expand, using technology and award-winning innovations, to meet the needs of customers around the world.