Assistant Operations Manager

Atomix; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance premium assistance

PTO, Holidays, Parental Leave

On-the-job training and professional发展

Job summary

Atomix Logistics is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to lead the outbound fulfillment process at our 75,000 sq. ft. West Valley City warehouse. You will supervise daily workflows, drive accuracy and speed, and step into Operations Manager duties when needed.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, teammate development, and proactive communication with the Operations Manager and customer teams. Join a fast-growing logistics company that rewards initiative and internal growth.

Qualifications

• Warehouse, distribution, logistics, or equivalent fast-paced operations experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory, lead, or team coordination experience strongly preferred.
• Four-year degree or equivalent work experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the daily outbound fulfillment workflow, including order picking, packing, staging, and carrier handoff.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager to oversee general supervisory and operational duties across the shift.
• Assume full Operations Manager responsibilities when the Operations Manager is not in the office, including floor oversight, team direction, and stakeholder communication.
• Hold the team accountable to accuracy, throughput, and on-time shipping targets across all Micro-Pods.
• Coach, motivate, and assist in recruiting a team of warehouse associates and foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with the Operations Manager, leadership team, and customer-facing teams via Slack and other platforms.
• Identify and elevate operational issues, workflow bottlenecks, or quality concerns in real time.
• Support onboarding and training of new outbound team members.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, including proper lifting technique, pallet jack operation, and facility standards.
• Assist with special project requests and contribute ideas to improve outbound processes and reduce costs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team coordination

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent

Job description

Location: West Valley City (Salt Lake City), UT

At Atomix Logistics, your growth is a core part of our mission.

We're one of the fastest-growing fulfillment companies in the country, ranked on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies in both 2025 and 2026. That's independent proof of the durable, sustained growth we create for the brands we serve and moreover, for the people building it here.

We don't just handle fulfillment. We handle the details that keep our clients' businesses running, and we're looking for an Assistant Operations Manager to support our Salt Lake City Warehouse continue to grow and successfully fulfill orders out of that location.

In this role, you'll resolve issues, build lasting relationships, and help shape how clients experience Atomix. It's a role with real impact, based at our 75,000 sq. ft. headquarters in West Valley City, UT.

You'll fit right in if you're ambitious, hard-working, collaborative, a natural problem-solver, and genuinely motivated by warehouse and fulfillment work. Our team moves fast, fixes things together, celebrates wins, and takes pride in the work we do every day to help brands grow.

About the Role

The Assistant Operations Manager is a hands-on leadership role at the center of our fulfillment operation. You’ll drive accuracy, speed, and team performance across the outbound process, working directly alongside the Warehouse Manager and fully stepping into that role when needed.

Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 annually

Key Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the daily outbound fulfillment workflow, including order picking, packing, staging, and carrier handoff.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager to oversee general supervisory and operational duties across the shift.
• Assume full Operations Manager responsibilities when the Operations Manager is not in the office, including floor oversight, team direction, and stakeholder communication.
• Hold the team accountable to accuracy, throughput, and on-time shipping targets across all Micro-Pods.
• Coach, motivate, and assist in recruiting a team of warehouse associates and foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with the Operations Manager, leadership team, and customer-facing teams via Slack and other platforms.
• Identify and elevate operational issues, workflow bottlenecks, or quality concerns in real time.
• Support onboarding and training of new outbound team members.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, including proper lifting technique, pallet jack operation, and facility standards.
• Assist with special project requests and contribute ideas to improve outbound processes and reduce costs.

Job Requirements

• Warehouse, distribution, logistics, or equivalent fast-paced operations experience preferred
• Prior supervisory, lead, or team coordination experience strongly preferred.
• Four-year degree or equivalent work experience preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities under time pressure.
• Clear and professional communicator, written and verbal, with comfort in digital platforms such as Slack and warehouse management systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and operate a pallet jack and forklift.
• Competitive salary ($60,000–$65,000, based on experience).
• Health insurance premium assistance (ICHRA).
• PTO, Holidays and Parental Leave.
• On-the-job training and professional development assistance.
• Real growth potential, Atomix promotes from within!
• A collaborative, innovative team that's building something big.

Why Salt Lake City?

Salt Lake City serves as a strategic hub for western and national distribution, offering a powerful balance of cost efficiency and reach for brands expanding beyond a single coastal node.

Our Salt Lake City operation plays an important role in Atomix's continued national growth. The area offers easy access to outdoor recreation, a growing business community, and the opportunity to grow your career with one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in America.

Atomix Logistics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. Candidates with criminal records are encouraged to apply.