Assistant Warehouse Manager - 2nd Shift

RJW Logistics Group; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Warehouse Manager to oversee daily operations in a fast-paced environment. This role involves managing a team, ensuring efficient inventory control, and maintaining safety standards within the warehouse. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in warehouse management, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and customers. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact operational success and customer satisfaction. If you thrive in a challenging environment and are passionate about logistics, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of management experience in warehousing.
• Strong background in inventory control systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the warehouse including scheduling and inventory control.
• Oversee loading/unloading of carriers and ensure timely processing of orders.

Skills

Warehouse management experience

Inventory control systems

Excel

Data entry

Leadership

Communication skills

Budgeting skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

College degree preferred

Extensive background in transportation warehouse management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Job Purpose: The Assistant Warehouse Manager is responsible for managing daily operations of the warehouse on their designated shift, including scheduling warehouse worker hours, inbound and outbound loading, inventory control, maintenance of warehouse equipment, and warehouse housekeeping.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the facility performs yard checks, including checking all trailers in dock doors and in yard for empties and loads.
• Ensure yard has no trailers parked in such a way as to hinder movement of other trailers.
• Ensure all paperwork from the previous day’s work is complete and distributed to proper departments.
• Oversee loading/unloading of all carriers.
• Ensure trailers are emptied and available for local drivers.
• Conduct periodic dock safety checks.
• Keep track of warehouse customer inventory by computer and complete physical inventory counts.
• Ensure timely processing of warehouse customer orders, bill preparation, and inventory control.
• Oversee the picking of orders from the warehouse and the staging or loading of the orders.
• Ensure proper scheduling of carriers to pick up warehouse customer orders as directed by the customers.
• Manage warehouse personnel, scheduling work hours, personnel issues, performance reviews, and all disciplinary actions.
• Ensure all training of fork-lift operators on the procedures for handling company freight and specific requirements for handling customer freight.
• Manage warehouse space and maximize usage of warehouse layout.
• Ensure the warehouse is kept clean and organized at all times, meeting all food safety requirements.

Required Skills:

• Warehouse management experience with a background in inventory control systems.
• Solid experience in Excel, data entry, and general computer skills.
• Experience managing a staff of 30 or more employees and multiple shifts.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly warehouse operation.
• Good communication skills.
• Leadership and management abilities.
• Budgeting skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Motivational and goal-setting expertise.
• Ability to define and resolve problems.
• Effective communication with customers and other company managers.
• Organizational and scheduling skills.
• Computer skills including Word, Excel (spreadsheet), PowerPoint, and ability to learn application software used in the company.

Additional Skills:

• Possess a sense of urgency and accountability, able to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Attention to detail and quality is a must.
• Flexibility in working overtime when needed, and supplying coverage to other shifts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse.

Qualifications:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of management experience.
• Experience in warehousing management.

Education:

• College degree preferred or extensive background in transportation warehouse management.