Assistant Warehouse Manager

Eastern Metal Supply•Lakeland, FL

17d

About The Position

Fulfills a critical leadership role in support of the Warehouse, Fabrication, and Shipping/Transportation Departments. The AWM role is highly visible and therefore is critical to set the standard and model the expectation for associate behavior.

Requirements

Excellent organizational and planning skills
Computer and internet research skills
Ability to prepare and adhere to a budget
Attention to detail and accuracy
Extremely resourceful and ability to show initiative; use internal resources to achieve desired results
Able to work independently
Able to exercise effective judgement, sensitivity, creativity to changing needs and situations
Able to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with people in course of work
Good professional appearance
Must be flexible with schedule and hours
5 or more years of leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environments, with a strong track record of managing teams, optimizing operations, and ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
Possess expert knowledge of all processes associated with receiving, inventory control, and shipping
Lift and carry heavy material up to 50 lbs.; climb on and off a flatbed trailer

Responsibilities

Train new hires
Retrain current associates, coach and develop
Develop and deliver personal improvement plans for team members, as necessary
Lead projects in new warehouse technology
Cover for Supervisors, as necessary
Cover for scheduled absences of the Warehouse Manager
Identify quality, housekeeping and safety concerns and report them to the Warehouse Manager
Ensure machines are operating properly and safely
Complying with and upholding all EMS policies
Communicate and collaborate with Supervisors to identify areas needing improvement
Evaluate processes and provide recommendations for improvement
Employ a positive attitude and serve as a role model for employees
Comply with Company and OSHA policies; participate in safety and accident preventative meetings
Wear safety equipment at all times and MUST wear hardhat at all times during work hours in the warehouse
Assist with scheduling and assignments for team members
Drive productivity in all aspects of the operation
Must be flexible with schedule and hours