Assistant Manager, Warehouse Operations - REQ # 1576

Mitsubishi Electric US • Philadelphia, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC is seeking an Assistant Manager, Warehouse to support Distribution Center operations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The role manages warehousing and distribution operations at an HVAC Distribution Center, including outbound inventory fulfillment, inbound delivery processing, employee training, and recruiting. It is scheduled for first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with hours potentially adjusting according to business and operational needs.

The Assistant Manager supervises warehouse associates and supports staffing, scheduling, coaching, performance evaluations, time-sheet and time-off approvals, and employee development. The role helps maintain operational, customer-service, quality, productivity, financial, and safety standards; leads continuous improvement; and works with the DC Manager, warehouse leaders, the Safety Committee, and the EHS Leader to address operational and safety needs. It also coordinates inventory movement, shipping and receiving, dock and trailer schedules, inventory transfers, storage areas, equipment upkeep, outbound inspections, and warehouse supplies and equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 5 years of experience in a distribution environment, including at least 2 years managing a team.
• ERP/SAP experience required.
• Strong customer-service emphasis and distribution experience required.
• Forklift certification or license required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, with a focus on meeting deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and other employees without assistance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Demonstrate METUS core values: desire to win together, deliver excellence, drive sustainability, focus on execution, and learn continuously.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute an effective Distribution Center operation for Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC.
• Support warehouse human-resource objectives, including selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating expectations; evaluating contributions; and recommending compensation actions.
• Contribute warehouse information to strategic plans and reviews; implement production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolve problems; and identify warehouse-system improvements.
• Communicate announcements, Distribution Center results, process updates, and individual recognition through daily team huddles.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive and positive feedback to subordinates.
• Approve time sheets and time-off schedules, and schedule associates according to business and customer needs.
• Lead continuous improvement in warehouse safety, audit readiness, and efficiency.
• Maintain working knowledge of direct-report responsibilities and provide coverage when needed.
• Assist the DC Manager with warehouse financial standards by providing annual budget information, monitoring expenditures, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions.
• Manage issues and continuous-improvement opportunities; recommend and implement departmental policies, procedures, processes, and methods.
• Schedule materials for picking, packing, and shipping; manage dock schedules for all transportation modes; coordinate trailer movements within the yard; and coordinate inventory transfers with related departments.
• Supervise warehouse associates, monitor work and adherence to company policies and standards, ensure safe use of warehouse equipment, and engage with EHS on safety audits and improvements.
• Receive and transfer supplies and equipment to departments.
• Maintain and organize storage areas, follow storage-design principles, and recommend improvements.
• Foster a strong safety culture by enforcing safety policies, training team members, and holding them accountable; support the Safety Committee; collaborate with warehouse leaders on safety concerns; and work with the EHS Leader to identify and close safety-practice gaps.
• Keep equipment operating by enforcing operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, requiring preventive maintenance, and arranging repairs.
• Assist with outbound inspections to ensure shipping standards are met and track discrepancies.
• Maintain RF and portable-printer stock levels and track or repair damaged equipment.
• Work interdepartmentally to identify and correct issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan for eligible employees.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for eligible employees and dependents.
• 80 hours of vacation per year.
• 56 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, depending on hire date.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid or unpaid parental, disability, emergency, or other leave, if eligible.
• The total compensation package may include target bonus plans and discretionary awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED