Assistant Warehouse Manager

HMTX Industries; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HMTX Industries in Norwalk, CT is seeking a skilled Assistant Warehouse Manager to oversee warehouse operations and staff. The role includes responsibilities for employee management, efficiency in inventory movement, and ensuring safety compliance. Join a dynamic team that values design, innovation, and community impact.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Warehouse Management Software (WMS).
• Must possess exceptional leadership skills and experience in warehouse management procedures.
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and develop warehouse employees.
• Ensure compliance with all Company safety rules and procedures.
• Participate in establishing operational procedures for consistency and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Warehouse Management Software (WMS)

MS Office Products

Job description

Are you ready to join a company that’s pushing the limits of design, innovation, and sustainability? Are you passionate about joining an organization that puts people before profits and serves as a steward of philanthropy among its community?

HMTX Industries, headquartered in Norwalk Connecticut, services a diverse range of construction and renovation markets with renowned flooring products that set the bar for quality, performance, and design. From your home, to work and everywhere in between, HMTX is helping make life more beautiful.

As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, exciting environment and be a part of a company that is affecting change. Whether it’s transcending the status quo on design and innovation or giving back in our local communities – HMTX is always in motion. Join us today!

Are you ready to be a driving force behind our operations? HMTX Industries is seeking a skilled Assistant Warehouse Manager to join our dynamic team. As a key player in our Warehouse and Distribution, you will lead personnel responsible for the movement of inventory as it safely, efficiently, and effectively moves through the York facility. Your expertise in distribution and safety will be essential to an efficient and effective operation.

Join us in shaping the future of flooring and making a positive impact on our community.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Hire, train, and develop W&D employees and staffing agency workers.
• Oversee daily workflow and assignments of W&D employees and staffing agency workers.
• Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Review staffing levels to utilize team members effectively to avoid waste.
• Ensure that all warehouse equipment is safely maintained, in working condition and that employees are properly trained to safely utilize equipment and machinery.
• Provide feedback on equipment needs in order to accomplish operational objectives in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
• Participate in establishing operational procedures to ensure consistency, accuracy, and peak efficiency.
• Work as the liaison between Office and Warehouse team members to determine the root cause of any customer complaints and recommend changes in operating procedures to resolve.
• Ensure proper inventory control procedures are followed.
• Assist in cycle counts as necessary to correct any inventory errors.
• Expedite receiving, picking, and shipping of priority (hot rush) orders, without disrupting the normal flow of operations.
• Ensure compliance with all Company safety rules and procedures.
• Respond to incidents involving personnel, equipment, or product quickly.
• Maintain a safe, clean, effective, and smoothly operating facility.
• Assist with drivers picking up or dropping off shipments.
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise.
• Prepare, analyze, and present position-related data/reports to leadership as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.
• Extensive experience with Warehouse Management Software (WMS).
• Must possess exceptional leadership skills including an emphasis in warehouse management procedures and best practices, team facilitation and motivation.
• Previous Experience with LEAN warehouse principles.
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives.
• Proficient in MS Office Products.
• Ability to drive and train personnel to drive forklifts.

Experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong supervisory and Leadership skills.
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems.
• Excellent organizational skills and Attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Knowledge:

• Proficient with Data Entry and inventory software and systems.

Education:

• High School (College diploma) diploma or equivalent is required; college degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related experience is preferred.

Working conditions:

• Schedule: Generally, Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm EST (some flexibility with start and end times based on office location). Evening, and weekend tasks or calls or work input may be required on occasion due to the nature of the role and subject to business needs.
• Work Environment: Primarily working indoors in a warehouse environment. Prolonged exposure to seasonal weather conditions may occur.
• Physical Demands: Walking, lifting, standing. Must be able to lift, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs. Work requires sitting, standing, and/or walking for extended periods, moving and examining objects at various heights, and reading for extended periods. Requires frequent bending, stooping, standing, walking, turning, pivoting, and working in varying temperatures depending on the season.