Assistant Warehouse Operations Manager

F.J. O'Hara & Sons, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

F.J. O'Hara & Sons, Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Warehouse Operations Manager to support daily warehouse and transportation tasks in a fast-paced cold storage environment. The role splits time between floor operations and office administration, with 50/50 focus.

The ideal candidate will lead a team, coordinate daily workflows, ensure accurate order picking, loading/unloading, inventory counts, and timely documentation while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse, logistics, distribution, transportation, or cold storage experience.
• Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Experience in refrigerated or frozen warehouse environments preferred.
• Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with computers and warehouse management systems or shipping software.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in refrigerated environment.
• Current and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Line up and organize daily workflow to keep operations running smoothly.
• Pick and prepare orders accurately and efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring product is handled safely and properly.
• Conduct routine and cycle inventory counts.
• Serve as the go-to point person for troubleshooting operational issues as they arise.
• Help train and coach new warehouse employees.
• Make local deliveries.
• Update and maintain order sheets to reflect daily activity.
• Enter bills of lading into our system with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Sign out trucks and manage departure documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

WMS / Shipping software

Independent decision-making

Tools

Warehouse management system (WMS)

Shipping software

Job description

About Us

We are a leading cold storage and transportation company specializing in premium seafood logistics. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of product quality, operational efficiency, and customer service.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Assistant Warehouse Operations Manager to support the daily management of our warehouse and transportation operations. This full‑time role combines warehouse operations with administrative and operational responsibilities, spending approximately 50% of the time on the warehouse floor and 50% in the office.

The ideal candidate is organized and a proactive leader who enjoys solving problems, coordinating daily operations, and supporting a team in a fast‑paced cold storage environment.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

• Line up and organize daily workflow to keep operations running smoothly.
• Pick and prepare orders accurately and efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring product is handled safely and properly.
• Conduct routine and cycle inventory counts.
• Serve as the go‑to point person for troubleshooting operational issues as they arise.
• Help train and coach new warehouse employees.
• Make local deliveries.

Office & Administrative Responsibilities

• Update and maintain order sheets to reflect daily activity.
• Enter bills of lading into our system with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Sign out trucks and manage departure documentation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse, logistics, distribution, transportation, or cold storage experience.
• Previous supervisory, lead, or management experience preferred.
• Experience working in refrigerated or frozen warehouse environments is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient with computers and warehouse management systems or shipping software.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, and lead by example.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a refrigerated environment.
• Current and valid driver’s license.

Schedule & Compensation

• Full‑time position.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off

If you’re a hands‑on leader who enjoys balancing warehouse operations with administrative responsibilities and wants to play a key role in keeping a fast‑paced seafood logistics operation running efficiently, we’d love to hear from you.