Assistant Warehouse Manager

Socket.dev; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual

9 paid holidays

401(k) with match

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SSF Imported Auto Parts, LLC is seeking an Assistant Warehouse Manager to support the Warehouse Manager in organizing receiving, storing, and shipping of goods. This role includes leading a diverse team, ensuring training compliance, and coordinating with HR and payroll systems.

The position also involves safety oversight and performance analysis to optimize operations. The ideal candidate will have a college degree or equivalent experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience leading diverse teams and coordinating with HR.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prioritize daily workflow to prevent delays.
• Ensure staff are trained on policies and procedures; cross-training.
• Coordinate administrative tasks with HR and payroll (ADP).
• Oversee safety, inspect equipment, conduct safety meetings.
• Review monthly warehouse performance reports and identify issues.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Manager to maximize peak capacity.
• Perform other assigned tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

College degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

AS400

Job description

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!