Assistant Warehouse Manager

SSF IMPORTED AUTO PARTS LLC • Niles, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

THIS POSITION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR WORKING WITH THE WAREHOUSE MANAGER TO PROVIDE OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE BY ORGANIZING THE RECEIVING, STORING, AND SENDING OUT OF GOODS. ASSISTANT WAREHOUSE MANAGER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WAREHOUSE IN THE ABSENCE OF THE WAREHOUSE MANAGER. SSF Imported Auto Parts, LLC is an industry leader in the distribution of high-quality parts for European cars. We are in multiple states and over 10 locations. For 50 years, our philosophy has been to strive to meet our customers' needs and exceed their expectations. We live by the certainty that every individual at SSF makes a unique and important contribution to our success.

Requirements

• Fully understand all warehouse procedures and policies.
• Keep Warehouse Manager informed of staff performance and status.
• Supervise staff and work consistent with SSF Employee Handbook, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain a professional attitude with all SSF employees, customers, vendors, and visitors.
• Set a good example for the team.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead diverse teams.
• Be certified to drive forklift, if applicable.
• Have a valid Driver’s License, with clean driving record, insurable by SSF under company policy.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and AS400
• Ability to prioritize, attention to detail
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, motivation and team building skills

Responsibilities

• Assists in organizing and prioritizing the daily workflow of the departments to ensure work is completed and no department falls behind.
• Assists in making sure all personnel is trained on current policy and procedures for the job, ensuring that staff is cross-trained.
• Administrative functions such as daily staff meetings, update ADP, approve PTO, employee counseling sessions, interview and hire staff, and coordinate with HR.
• Safety functions such as ensuring warehouse equipment is working properly, walking the warehouse for any safety issues, hold monthly and quarterly safety meetings.
• Review monthly reports for your warehouse performance and to identify problem areas.
• Works with Warehouse Manager to ensure that operations are running at peak capacity.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 19 days of accrued paid time off annually
• 8 paid holidays.
• 401(k) match up to 4%.
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance available starting 1st of month after employment begins.
• Flexible medical spending account.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree