Assistant General Manager
About The Position
Coleto Brands is seeking an experienced, people-focused Assistant General Manager to support onsite operations at its Jefferson, Georgia distribution center. This full-time, salaried exempt position supports the General Manager with daily execution and long-term planning across distribution center operations. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with additional hours potentially required to support business needs. The role calls for a proactive, solutions-oriented leader who can drive operational performance, improve processes, and lead high-performing teams. The Assistant General Manager balances strategic priorities and long-term operational goals with hands-on day-to-day execution, supporting operations across all shifts and developing warehouse leaders.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in a high-volume distribution or warehouse environment.
- Minimum of 2 years of direct leadership experience managing supervisors or large operational teams.
- Proven track record of driving operational performance, improving productivity, and achieving measurable business results.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop leaders while building accountable, high-performing teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on operational leadership in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working extended hours or weekends during peak operational periods, as needed.
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; the company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the General Manager with daily execution and long-term planning for distribution center operations, including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and returns.
- Drive operational performance across all shifts to achieve productivity, service, cost, quality, and efficiency goals.
- Monitor key performance indicators, analyze operational trends, and implement strategies to improve performance and meet business objectives.
- Oversee labor planning, workforce utilization, and resource allocation to maximize productivity and maintain cost efficiency.
- Identify operational bottlenecks and performance gaps, and lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational best practices.
- Establish clear performance expectations and ensure accountability for operational results at all levels.
- Support SAP utilization, operational reporting, and data-driven decision-making to improve processes and overall effectiveness.
- Directly lead, coach, and oversee Warehouse Supervisors to ensure effective execution of priorities and consistent performance across shifts.
- Develop leaders through ongoing coaching, constructive feedback, and professional growth opportunities.
- Partner with HR on recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and employee retention initiatives.
- Promote a safety-first culture through proactive training, regular audits, and consistent enforcement of safety standards and company policies.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
