Assistant Warehouse Operations Manager

Colonial Group; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrett Distribution Centers is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations for a designated area. Responsibilities include labor scheduling, workflow optimization, safety programs, budgeting, and inventory control.

You will collaborate with internal teams to meet client KPIs and ensure staff are trained on SOPs. The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a warehouse/distribution setting, strong knowledge of warehouse operations, and proficiency

Qualifications

• HSD/GED required; 4-year degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in warehouse/distribution.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and policies.
• Working knowledge of 3PL, supply chain, and transportation.
• Inventory control experience and cycle counts.
• Lean/Six Sigma knowledge preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• English reading/writing required; bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations for assigned client/area/shift.
• Manage labor scheduling, flow, efficiencies, and space/equipment use.
• Ensure safety, security, housekeeping, sanitation and budgeting.
• Coordinate inventory control and KPI achievement.
• Interface with internal partners to resolve issues and identify opportunities.
• Train supervisors/leads/associates on SOPs and SOP observation.
• Set goals and provide training/development opportunities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

English fluency

Education

High school diploma/GED

4-year college degree preferred

Tools

WMS system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Barrett Distribution Centers is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations for a designated area. Responsibilities include labor scheduling, workflow optimization, safety programs, budgeting, and inventory control.

You will collaborate with internal teams to meet client KPIs and ensure staff are trained on SOPs. The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a warehouse/distribution setting, strong knowledge of warehouse operations, and proficiency