Assistant Warehouse Manager – Leadership & Growth Path

Chow Hound; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Opportunity for advancement

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Free pet food program

Job summary

Chow Hound in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks an Assistant Warehouse Manager to support daily distribution center operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory, and scheduling. This role involves supervising warehouse associates and coordinating with the Warehouse Supervisor to ensure safety, accuracy, and productivity.

You will work with handheld scanners and inventory systems, identify process improvements, and drive timely, accurate order fulfillment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing warehouse teams and daily distribution center operations.
• Familiarity with inventory systems, shipping/receiving, and scheduling.
• Commitment to safety, accuracy, and productivity in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily operations of the distribution center, including shipping, receiving, inventory, maintenance, and employee scheduling.
• Support training for new and existing warehouse staff.
• Oversee warehouse associates and assist the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Process store orders and prepare accurate pick/pack lists using inventory systems.
• Receive and verify deliveries, document discrepancies, and ensure proper stocking.
• Operate forklift/cherry picker and maintain a clean, safe warehouse.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Training

Communication

Job description

Chow Hound in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks an Assistant Warehouse Manager to support daily distribution center operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory, and scheduling. This role involves supervising warehouse associates and coordinating with the Warehouse Supervisor to ensure safety, accuracy, and productivity.

You will work with handheld scanners and inventory systems, identify process improvements, and drive timely, accurate order fulfillment.