Hands-On Warehouse Operations Leader

American Furniture Rentals; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Paid vacation

PTO & 401K

Growth opportunities

Job summary

American Furniture Rental, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager in Secaucus, NJ to lead our warehouse team and oversee all daily functions from inbound to delivery.

You’ll work hands-on on the floor, driving efficiency, safety, and quality in a fast-paced environment. The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and at least one year of supervisory experience in furniture distribution; forklift certification preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of management experience in a Special Events/ Trade Show Furniture distribution center.
• Forklift certified or willing to obtain AFR certification.
• Familiar with budgeting, scheduling, and managing operational KPI.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and participate in daily warehouse operations: prepping, picking, shipping, and delivery.
• Lead by example and work side-by-side with your team when needed.
• Train, coach, and rebuild warehouse and delivery teams with accountability and culture.
• Monitor quality standards and inspect inbound/outbound orders.
• Route delivery trucks in coordination with Branch Managers for smooth service.
• Lead weekly Operations/Sales calls to align cross-functional teams.
• Handle delivery issues creatively and proactively.
• Manage triage, inspect returned product, and approve inventory for restocking.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Building

Problem Solving

Hands-on Leadership

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

American Furniture Rental, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager in Secaucus, NJ to lead our warehouse team and oversee all daily functions from inbound to delivery.

You’ll work hands-on on the floor, driving efficiency, safety, and quality in a fast-paced environment. The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and at least one year of supervisory experience in furniture distribution; forklift certification preferred.