Assistant Warehouse Manager 2nd Shift - W08

RJW Logistics Group•Romeoville, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

RJW Logistics Group is hiring an Assistant Warehouse Manager for the 2nd shift. This role is crucial for managing the daily operations of the warehouse, including scheduling, inbound/outbound loading, inventory control, equipment maintenance, and housekeeping. RJW Logistics Group is committed to its employees, offering an Employee Ownership Program where team members can become co-owners, enjoy financial rewards, and foster a deeper sense of belonging and collaboration. The company focuses on continuous innovation in the retail logistics industry and prioritizes employee success.

Requirements

Warehouse management experience with additional background in Inventory Control Systems.
Solid experience in Excel, data entry, and general computer skills.
Experienced in managing a staff of 30 or more employees and multiple shifts.
Ability to maintain a clean and orderly warehouse operation.
Good communication.
Leadership and management abilities.
Budgeting
Interpersonal skills.
Motivational and goal setting expertise.
Ability to Define and resolve problems.
Effective Communicator with customers and other Company Managers.
Organizational and scheduling skills
Computer skills including Word, Excel (spreadsheet), Power Point, and ability to learn application software used in the Company.
Possess a sense of urgency, accountability, and be able to work with limited supervision.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
Attention to detail and quality a must.
Three (3) to Five (5) years of management experience.
Experienced in Warehousing Management

Nice To Haves

Flexibility in working overtime when needed, and supplying coverage to other shifts.
Ability to work in a fast paced warehouse.
College Degree Preferred or extensive background in transportation warehouse management

Responsibilities

Ensure the facility performs yard checks, including checking all trailers in dock doors and in yard for empties and loads.
Make sure yard has no trailers parked in such a way as to hinder movement of the other trailers.
Ensures all paperwork from previous day’s work is complete and distributed to proper departments.
Oversees loading/unloading of all carriers.
Make sure trailers are emptied and available for local drivers.
Conducts periodic dock safety checks.
Keeps track of warehouse customer’s inventory by computer and complete physical inventory counts.
Ensures timely processing of warehouse customer orders, bill preparation and inventory control.
Oversee the picking of orders from the warehouse and the staging or loading of the orders.
Ensures proper scheduling of carriers to pick up warehouse customer orders as directed by the customers.
Managing warehouse personnel, scheduling work hours, personnel issues, performance reviews, and all disciplinary actions.
Ensure all training of fork-lift operators on the procedures for handling company freight and specific requirements for handling customer’s freight.
Manage warehouse space and maximize usage of warehouse layout.
Ensure warehouse is kept clean and organized at all times, and know that all food safety requirements are met.