Assistant Market Operations Manager (Transportation/Warehousing)

PODS Enterprises, LLC; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a vital support to the Market Manager, overseeing daily operations at a storage center. This role involves coaching associates, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining effective communication with HR. You will play a key part in fostering a culture of safety and excellence while managing performance evaluations and payroll processes. If you have a passion for leadership and a commitment to operational excellence, this position offers a dynamic environment where you can thrive and make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; college degree preferred.
• 1+ years of prior management experience is necessary.
• Ability to obtain PODS forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist Market Manager in daily operations and supervision.
• Monitor safety compliance and conduct inspections.
• Manage employee performance and training.

Skills

Management Skills

Coaching and Training

Safety Compliance

Mechanical Ability

Education

High School Diploma

College Degree

CDL Class B License

Tools

Samsara Software

Forklift

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Assist the Market Manager as it relates to the daily operations of a storage center within a designated territory. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, directing day-to-day supervision of a storage center and associates, assist the Market Manager in meeting customers’ expectations, and maintaining all OSHA and preventative maintenance programs for the storage center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Market Manager in providing daily support to include coaching and hands-on/ride-along training for associates.
• Support a culture aligned with PODS core values
• Responsible for reporting employee issues to Market Manager and Regional HRBP in a timely manner; Maintain ongoing communication with Human Resources for all personnel management assistance, accident reports, disciplinary documentation, employee evaluations and personnel reporting.
• Effectively administer PODS performance management process consistently across assigned associates
• Participate in quarterly and annual review process to provide and deliver feedback to all assigned associates.
• Monitor Samsara Software/Video and report violations to Market Manager
• Assist Market Manager in ensuring daily pre-shift meetings are conducted at each Storage Center.
• Provide dispatch & time-stamping assistance for drivers
• Assist Market Manager in ensuring all associates are meeting PODS expectations for brand standards (i.e. uniforms, containers, equipment) and customer interactions (i.e. prior customer notification, demonstration of equipment, container capabilities, delivery site evaluations, customer feedback solicitation)
• Review and approve payroll each pay cycle due date
• Visit / Inspect all WH and drop yards in the market on a monthly basis/lead warehouse and drop-yard inspection for audit compliance.
• Ensure Associate Certification and OSHA compliance.
• Participate in quarterly self-audits
• Assist Market Manager in maintaining safe, clean, organized, functional storage centers and staging areas
• Foster a culture of safety where all employees take responsibility for maintaining a safe work environment.
• Encourage reporting of unsafe conditions and continuous improvement in safety practices.
• Communicate safety expectations and updates clearly to all staff.
• Lead by example by following all safety protocols and demonstrating a commitment to safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES

• Typically reports to Market Manager.
• Job is directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management). Job title example(s) of employees directly supervised: Storage Center and Delivery Driver Staff.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience Requirements

• High School diploma required; college degree preferred or a minimum of 1 years of prior management experience.
• Ability to apply and successfully attain CDL Class B License or higher.
• Must maintain a current/valid driver license from the state in which position is assigned.
• Must be able to obtain PODS forklift certification.
• Ability to obtain a valid DOT medical card.
• Mechanical ability essential to identify problems with equipment.