Assistant Warehouse Manager (2nd Shift): Lead Ops Inventory

Socket.dev; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid time off

Sick Days

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Accidental Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Employee discount

Company MyShare program

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an Assistant Warehouse Manager to lead daily warehouse operations for the second shift. The role focuses on scheduling staff, controlling inventory, coordinating inbound/outbound loads, and ensuring safe, efficient site performance.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of management experience in warehousing, strong leadership, and solid Excel/IT skills to support data entry, reporting, and inventory control.

Qualifications

• Warehouse management experience with inventory control systems.
• Experience managing 30+ employees across multiple shifts.
• Proficient in Excel, data entry, and general computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations during shift, including scheduling.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound loading and yard checks.
• Manage inventory, accuracy counts, and order processing.
• Supervise carrier loading/unloading and staging of orders.
• Schedule carriers and ensure on-time pickups per customer needs.
• Lead warehouse staff, handle personnel issues and reviews.
• Train forklift operators and ensure safety procedures.
• Optimize space usage and maintain clean, compliant warehouse.

Skills

Warehouse management

Excel/data entry

Staff management

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

College degree preferred

Transportation/warehouse management background

Tools

Inventory Control Systems

Excel

Word / PowerPoint

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking an Assistant Warehouse Manager to lead daily warehouse operations for the second shift. The role focuses on scheduling staff, controlling inventory, coordinating inbound/outbound loads, and ensuring safe, efficient site performance.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of management experience in warehousing, strong leadership, and solid Excel/IT skills to support data entry, reporting, and inventory control.