Assistant Warehouse Manager

K&M Tire•Liberal, KS

About The Position

The Assistant Warehouse Manager supports the Warehouse Manager and helps ensure hub operations run smoothly and efficiently, with accurate, on-time deliveries. The role involves supervising and developing employees, communicating directly with the team, supporting warehouse and vehicle maintenance, and assisting with staffing, scheduling, safety, inventory, delivery operations, and paperwork. The Assistant Warehouse Manager also helps maintain clean, organized warehouse facilities and current procedures, cross-trains employees, and reports issues to the supervisor. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position also requires working second shift for one week every two months.

Requirements

Ability to express ideas clearly in written and oral communications.
Friendly and helpful attitude.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a multitasking, professional environment.
Close attention to detail.
Ability to lift 75 pounds consistently.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive the company’s delivery vehicles.
Ability to work second shift for one week every two months.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of supervisory experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

Uphold the company’s Mission, Vision, and Values and take ownership of the warehouse.
Help ensure the correct tires are delivered promptly, accurately, and in a friendly manner.
Supervise, assign work to, train, motivate, appreciate, and develop employees.
Communicate with employees, including by getting out of the office and engaging with the team.
Assist with maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of company vehicles, property, the building, and grounds.
Assist with recruiting, staffing, scheduling, time cards, evaluations, and safety.
Manage and resolve workplace conflicts using company values as a guide.
Help oversee accurate and timely warehouse operations and delivery drivers.
Help keep the warehouse organized and clean and ensure inventory counts are correct.
Help ensure chart and racking changes are completed on time and maintain alternate warehouse locations.
Complete and submit paperwork in a timely manner, including receipts, reports, packing slips, invoices, payment records, new-hire paperwork, workers’ compensation documents, evaluations, and customer credits.
Keep procedures up to date and ensure they are followed.
Seek ways to improve performance and consistency.
Be able to perform employees’ job duties and cross-train employees.
Provide coverage within the department when employees are absent and assist others in reaching company goals.
Report issues or concerns to the supervisor.