Assistant Warehouse Manager

Ssf Imported Auto Parts Llc; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (19 days)

8 paid holidays

401(k) match 4%

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance and AD&D

Job summary

SSF Imported Auto Parts, LLC is seeking an Assistant Warehouse Manager to help organize receiving, storage and shipping while delivering excellent customer service. This role acts as the warehouse lead in the absence of the Warehouse Manager.

The company emphasizes decades of industry leadership, multiple locations, and a commitment to meeting customer needs with a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent work experience.
• Fully understand all warehouse procedures and policies.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing and prioritizing daily workflow to prevent delays.
• Train staff on policies and procedures; ensure cross-training.
• Coordinate with HR on staffing, PTO, and performance reviews.
• Maintain safety practices; conduct regular safety meetings.
• Monitor warehouse performance and address issues with the manager.
• Support operations to run at peak capacity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team training

Education

College degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

AS400

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

Position Overview

This position is responsible for working with the Warehouse Manager to provide outstanding customer service by organizing the receiving, storing, and sending out of goods. Assistant Warehouse Manager is responsible for the warehouse in the absence of the Warehouse Manager.

Company Overview

SSF Imported Auto Parts, LLC is an industry leader in the distribution of high-quality parts for European cars. We are in multiple states and over 10 locations. For 50 years, our philosophy has been to strive to meet our customers' needs and exceed their expectations. We live by the certainty that every individual at SSF makes a unique and important contribution to our success.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in organizing and prioritizing the daily workflow of the departments to ensure work is completed and no department falls behind.
• Assists in making sure all personnel is trained on current policy and procedures for the job, ensuring that staff is cross-trained.
• Administrative functions such as daily staff meetings, update ADP, approve PTO, employee counseling sessions, interview and hire staff, and coordinate with HR.
• Safety functions such as ensuring warehouse equipment is working properly, walking the warehouse for any safety issues, hold monthly and quarterly safety meetings.
• Review monthly reports for your warehouse performance and to identify problem areas.
• Works with Warehouse Manager to ensure that operations are running at peak capacity.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Fully understand all warehouse procedures and policies.
• Keep Warehouse Manager informed of staff performance and status.
• Supervise staff and work consistent with SSF Employee Handbook, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain a professional attitude with all SSF employees, customers, vendors, and visitors.
• Set a good example for the team.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead diverse teams.
• Be certified to drive forklift, if applicable.
• Have a valid Driver’s License, with clean driving record, insurable by SSF under company policy.

Physical Demands

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Repetitive use of hands and arms

Other Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and AS400
• Ability to prioritize, attention to detail
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, motivation and team building skills

Education Required

• College degree or equivalent work experience

Benefits

• Up to 19 days of accrued paid time off annually
• 8 paid holidays.
• 401(k) match up to 4%.
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance available starting 1st of month after employment begins.
• Flexible medical spending account.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity in thought, experience and cultural backgrounds. We hope you will join our team!