Warehouse Assistant Manager

La-Z-Boy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

La-Z-Boy is seeking a Warehouse Assistant Manager in Houston, TX to support daily warehouse operations across inbound and outbound teams. You will help plan workloads, supervise staff, ensure safety, and maintain quality while coordinating with the Warehouse Manager.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, 3+ years in warehousing with supervisory experience, and proficiency in Warehouse Management systems and MS Office. A valid U.S. driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of warehouse experience.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience, preferably within a warehouse environment.
• Experience with Warehouse Management inventory type systems.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic operations and word problems.
• Knowledge of warehouse equipment safety (e.g., stretch wraps, PPE, power tools).
• Possess a valid U.S. Driver's License.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Able to pass a drug and background check.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Warehouse Manager in planning daily workloads for inbound and outbound teams.
• Direct and coordinate activities of employees handling receiving, put-away, picking, shipping, and loading of trucks.
• Interviews, hires, trains, and coaches warehouse staff.
• Oversees daily workflow and ensures alignment with safety and quality standards.
• Provide backup coverage when the Warehouse Manager is absent.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce errors and increase productivity.
• Maintain orderly and safe working conditions and equipment.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Training

Analytical/problem-solving

Time management

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

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Warehouse Assistant Manager

Full-time Regular Houston Warehouse, Houston, TX, US

Salary Range: $24.00 To $26.00 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists the Warehouse Manager in the successful planning of daily workloads for both the inbound and outbound teams, across multiple shifts. Direct and coordinate activities of employees engaged in receiving, put-away, picking, shipping and loading of local delivery trucks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interviews, hires, trains, and coaches warehouse staff.
• Oversees the daily workflow
• Initiates disciplinary action in collaboration with the Warehouse Manager and Human Resources, when necessary
• Provide backup coverage in the absence of the Warehouse Manager
• Makes sure that quality meets company standards
• Ensures the safe use of warehouse equipment, with a high focus on overall safety
• Performs all necessary warehouse functions (receiving to shipping) as needed
• Holds team accountable for maintaining designated work areas and overall housekeeping standards
• Ensures orderly and safe working conditions of work areas, grounds, trucks, tools, fixtures, and equipment, and arranges for repairs or replacements as needed
• Recommends tools, fixtures, equipment, or layout changes to improve the workflow, productivity, quality, and efficiency
• Makes recommendations to reduce error rates in all areas of the operation
• Identifies, documents, and implements opportunities for improvement
• Address personnel issues in a prompt and diplomatic manner, maintaining proper documentation of such issues
• Performs other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to give training and presentations
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality, trust, and integrity
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Great analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and pivot quickly as needed
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong supervisory skills
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to perform the following physical tasks: sitting, standing, stretching, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, performing repetitive motions, climbing stairs, and carrying boxes
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs at a time

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED
• At least 3 years of warehouse experience
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience, preferably within a warehouse environment
• Experience with Warehouse Management inventory type systems
• Be able to correctly perform basic arithmetic operations (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, divide), and word problems
• Know how to use warehouse equipment safely (e.g., stretch wraps, PPE, and power tools)
• Possess a valid U.S. Driver's License
• Proficient in MS Office
• Able to pass a drug and background check