SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Warehouse Manager supervises, and coordinates activities of workers concerned with picking products and preparing it for same day shipping both nationally and internationally. Must be able to communicate well the objectives and goals to the team. Acts as a liaison between the Material Handlers, Leads and Manager. The Assist. Manager communicates important details and changes in a timely and professional manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Uses empowerment, trust and other strategies as appropriate to develop and motivate team members within the warehouse.
• Assists Warehouse Manager in ensuring a positive work environment
• Ensures that company policies and procedures are communicated and followed
• Communicate expectations, assignments and responsibilities clearly and professionally
• Reports to Manager and HR any employee relations issues immediately and assists with communication
• Helps to identify performance strengths and needs of Warehouse and communicate to manager and assists with plan to reward and/or correct
• Observes processes for safety and ensures all are adhering to safety procedures
• Interviews, Hires and Trains new employees, and provides coaching, feedback and performance reviews to current staff.
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and expedites workflow
• Assign duties and examine work for efficiency
• Ensure correct shipment of international orders and hazardous material orders
• Works with management staff within the company to support production, inventory and quality assurance procedures.

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Ability to:
• Resolve complex issues
• Ensures delivery of products in a timely manner
• Analyzes deficiencies and implements plans to correct
• Inventory control
• Professional communication and leadership
• Motivates team
• Safety advocate and enforcer

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE

• 3+ yrs in warehouse/manufacturing environment
• 2+ yrs team lead, supervisory or management experience
• Read, write and communicate in English
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suites
• Efficient computer/software user
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• High Diploma or GED required
• Associates Degree or equivalent preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Temperature in the warehouse can vary to summer and winter temperatures
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs
• ability to climb ladders
• Must be able to bend and the knees and waist
• Must be able to twist at torso
• Must be able have good range of motion in arms