Assistant Manager, Fulfillment Operations - Day Shift

Babylist; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 74,700 - 89,640; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 floating holidays

Company-paid health insurance

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Babylist is seeking a Fulfillment Operations Assistant Manager for Day Shift at our Commercial Point, Ohio fulfillment center. This hands-on leadership role owns kitting, picking, packing, SLUs, and drivers, directing the floor across all five workflows and coaching a 60+ person team.

Schedule Mon–Thu, core hours 7:00am–5:30pm, onsite handoff with both gaining and losing shifts. We offer competitive pay, safety-focused culture, and growth opportunities within a fast‑growing operation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of management experience in a warehouse environment.
• At least 3 years managing or supervising warehouse teams.
• Ability to lead multiple active workflows on the floor.
• Strong process-orientation with focus on efficiency.
• Experience in fast-growing or startup-like environments is a plus.
• Skilled at coaching and developing team members.
• Safety and regulatory compliance emphasis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the floor across kitting, picking, packing, SLUs, and drivers.
• Own shift handoff onsite with gaining and losing shifts.
• Manage daily operations to ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
• Develop the team through recruitment, training, and mentorship.
• Identify improvements and implement solutions to drive efficiency and reduce waste.
• Monitor KPIs and adjust the shift performance.
• Promote safety and maintain a secure work environment.
• Collaborate with warehouse leadership and cross-functional partners.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Floor-first leadership

Process optimization

Team coaching

WMS & inventory

Safety compliance

Communication across shifts

Tools

WMS

Inventory control systems

Job description

Babylist is hiring a Fulfillment Operations Assistant Manager for Day Shift at our fulfillment center in Commercial Point, Ohio. This is a hands-on floor leadership role at the center of our day-shift operation, with direct ownership across kitting, picking, packing, SLUs, and drivers.

Our fulfillment center is growing fast, and this role is part of how we invest in that growth. You will lead the floor across all five workflows, coach a strong team, roll out new processes, and keep a high-volume shift running at its best. You will support the management of 60+ team members and own the rhythm of the day.

Schedule: Monday through Thursday, core hours 7:00am to 5:30pm. You will be expected onsite for shift handoff with both the gaining and losing shifts.

Who You Are

• Experienced Warehouse Leader: You bring 8+ years of management experience with at least 3 years managing or supervising teams in a warehouse environment
• Floor-First Operator: You lead from where the work happens and are comfortable directing multiple active workflows at once
• Process-Oriented Problem Solver: You excel at implementing efficient processes, optimizing workflows, and holding standards steady under pressure
• Driven Contributor: You have a proven ability to support operational success in high-growth or fast-paced environments. Start-up experience is a plus
• Supportive Team Leader: You are skilled at coaching, mentoring, and building a collaborative, accountable team
• Operationally Savvy: Warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory control, and order fulfillment processes are second nature to you
• Safety Champion: You prioritize workplace safety and compliance with all relevant regulations
• Effective Communicator: You build strong relationships across shifts and keep everyone aligned on priorities, especially at handoff.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Lead the Floor: Provide direct, in-person leadership across kitting, picking, packing, SLUs, and drivers throughout the day shift
• Own Shift Handoff: Be onsite for handoff with the gaining and losing shifts so coverage and communication stay seamless on both ends of the day
• Support Daily Operations: Manage daily workflows and ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and on time
• Develop the Team: Help recruit, train, and mentor team members, building a culture of growth, accountability, and engagement
• Optimize Processes: Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions that drive efficiency and reduce waste
• Monitor Performance: Track KPIs and make data-driven adjustments that keep the shift performing at its best
• Promote Safety: Enforce safety protocols and maintain a secure environment for all team members
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with warehouse leadership and cross-functional partners to align on priorities

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods (up to 10-12 hours per shift) with scheduled breaks
• Walk the floor extensively, averaging 10,000+ steps per day
• Lift and move items up to 20 lbs regularly throughout the shift
• Frequent pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and repetitive motion

About Pay

We pay competitive market rates.

Starting salary for this position is $74,700 - $89,640 annually

Holidays Observed

The Fulfillment Center is closed on the following days for day shift in 2026:

• New Year's Day
• Memorial Day
• Thanksgiving Day

All shifts receive 4 floating holidays in addition to the holidays observed, so you can celebrate what matters to you the most, whenever that may be.

Who We Are

At Babylist, the work our fulfillment teams do reaches millions of families across the country — whether you're on the floor moving product or leading the operation that makes it happen. We're one of the leading platforms for expecting and new families — a $750M business with 10 million customers and eight consecutive years of profitability. Our fulfillment centers are where the mission becomes real, and the people who run them are a core part of how we deliver on it every single day.

Our Ways Of Working

Our fulfillment teams work on-site in a fast-paced, team-driven environment where every role — from the floor to leadership — plays a direct part in delivering the Babylist experience to millions of families.

Why You Will Love Working at Babylist

Our Culture

• Work hard, then recharge — we respect your time on and off the clock
• Strong management team that supports you and your team
• The work you do helps millions of families every day
• We use smart technology to make the job easier and more efficient

Growth & Development

• Clear paths to move up — we promote from within and your performance matters
• We use data to improve how we work and invest in the people doing it
• Competitive pay
• Bonus opportunities
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match and flexible spending accounts