Assistant Warehouse Manager

Open Systems Technologies; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Systems Technologies in Georgia seeks a Warehouse Supervisor to lead warehouse staff in shipping, receiving and general warehousing. You will monitor performance in the WMS and provide ongoing training to ensure proficiency.

Responsibilities include managing the WMS for accurate shipping, inventory control, payroll time review in Dynamics 365 AX, and driving process improvements to boost efficiency. A Bachelor's in business and 3–5 years of leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience leading others in a warehouse/inventory environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) and office equipment.
• Willingness to train and learn Dynamics 365 (AX) ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Manage WMS, ensuring accurate and timely shipping to meet customer expectations.
• Monitor Sales Picks and ensure timely completion in WMS.
• Identify and communicate process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Prioritize urgent tasks related to customer shipments and resolve promptly.
• Generate reports, charts, and graphs to track performance and inventory trends.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and annual physical inventory; investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Review and calculate payroll time, leave and overtime in Dynamics 365 AX.
• Direct team to move materials using forklifts and other equipment; assist as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date work instructions.
• Perform special projects within the Warehouse Department as needed.

Skills

People leadership

Training & development

Reporting & analytics

WMS proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Dynamics 365 (AX) ERP system

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This role manages the warehouse staff and contract labor in shipping, receiving, and general warehousing activities. This role will monitor associates' performance within the Warehouse Management System (WMS), ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently, and will provide ongoing training and support to ensure all team members are proficient in system use.

Responsibilities:

• Manage WMS, ensuring accurate and timely shipping of items to meet customer expectations
• Monitor Sales Picks and ensure they are completed promptly in WMS
• Identify and communicate process improvements to increase operational efficiency
• Prioritize urgent tasks related to customer shipments and ensure prompt resolution
• Generate reports, charts, and graphs to track performance and inventory trends
• Supervise inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and annual physical inventory, as well as Investigate inventory discrepancies
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Review and calculate time for payroll including time off requests, sick leave and overtime pre-approval in Dynamics 365 AX
• Direct team to move materials, supplies, or equipment to designated areas using appropriate material handling equipment (e.g., stand-up/sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks) and assist as needed
• Maintain up-to-date work instructions
• Perform special projects within the Warehouse Department as needed

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in business or related field such as Supply Chain
• Proven experience in leading others and directing work; Warehouse/Inventory Environment (3-5 years)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) and office equipment like calculators and printers and scanners
• Willingness to train and learn Dynamics 365 (AX) ERP system