Hands-On Warehouse Operations Lead

AFR Furniture Rental; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

401K

Job summary

American Furniture Rental, Inc. in Jessup, MD is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to lead daily warehouse activities, train teams, and drive operational excellence from the floor. This hands-on role demands strong leadership, clear communication, and a focus on results in a high-energy distribution setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, effective problem solving, and overseeing delivery coordination, with opportunities for growth within a legacy company known for its people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a furniture warehouse (residential) preferred.
• Proven leadership in team rebuilding and operational improvement.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain AFR certification.
• Familiar with budgeting, scheduling, and operational KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations: prepping, picking, shipping, and delivery.
• Lead by example and work side-by-side with your team.
• Train, coach, and rebuild warehouse and delivery teams focused on accountability and culture.
• Monitor quality standards and inspect inbound/outbound orders.
• Coordinate route deliveries with Operations Managers for smooth service.
• Lead weekly Operations/Sales calls to align cross-functional teams.
• Handle delivery issues creatively and proactively.
• Triage, inspect returned product, and approve inventory for restocking.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Management experience

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

American Furniture Rental, Inc. in Jessup, MD is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to lead daily warehouse activities, train teams, and drive operational excellence from the floor. This hands-on role demands strong leadership, clear communication, and a focus on results in a high-energy distribution setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, effective problem solving, and overseeing delivery coordination, with opportunities for growth within a legacy company known for its people-first culture.