PPE Care Assistant Manager (Kent)
About The Position
CURTIS PPE Care is seeking a detail-oriented, operationally focused Assistant Manager to partner with and assist the Branch Manager in leading a highly effective winning team. This person will coordinate daily high-volume PPE throughput at our Kent warehouse. This dynamic role combines variable duties such as leading others in the areas of production work, workflow coordination, training, and problem-solving to ensure first responders receive best-in-class service. The work is structured and process-driven: you’ll execute repeatable workflows while applying judgment for customer-specific requirements, NFPA standards, and product specifications. This role requires precision, consistency, and independent decision-making, offering opportunities to master complex systems, improve efficiency, and take pride in delivering reliable, high-quality outcomes every day.
Requirements
- Experience leading and coaching others as a manager, assistant manager, or lead
- Experience in high volume, process driven production or manufacturing
- The ability to manage multiple processes to achieve high quality results
- Comfortable in a warehouse setting with physical demands
- Ability to stand and move for extended periods (up to 8 hours per day)
- Ability to lift and handle items up to 50 pounds
- Valid driver’s license and comfort driving regularly as part of the workday
- Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel for operational data entry
- Proficient in reading, writing, and comprehending English
- Ability to remain calm and maintain focus in a deadline driven workspace
- Ability to achieve stress management and demonstrate good decision making
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with various leaders of city departments
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy at production pace
- Retain complex information after initial training and apply it consistently
- Create and use notes, checklists, or references to ensure accuracy
- Thrive in focused, independent work environments
- Able to train others on processes and reinforce expectations
- Maintain focus and consistency in a structured, task-driven environment
- Value clear, specific feedback and continuous improvement
- Comfortable with structured, process-driven work that requires judgment and adaptation
Nice To Haves
- Experience in regulated or compliance-driven operations
- Familiarity with detailed documentation and traceability requirements
- Awareness of the impact of decisions and actions to financial performance
- Experience with shipping and receiving
- Knowledge of industrial laundry or PPE inspection
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and schedule work of team members
- Perform some human resources functions, such as reviewing timecards, and being involved with hiring & employee reviews, and other duties assigned by the branch manager
- Inspect, launder, and handle firefighter PPE in a production warehouse environment
- Ensure quality standards and met and maintained throughout the process
- Process PPE orders using established workflows with customer and garment-specific requirements
- Apply NFPA 1850 and internal standards accurately and consistently while adapting to situational variables
- Perform detailed, high-volume data entry related to orders, repairs, and customer information
- Maintain accurate records and documentation throughout the process
- Identify errors, inconsistencies, or missing information and resolve or escalate appropriately
- Coordinate daily and short-term production schedules to prevent bottlenecks
- Operate cleaning, testing, and inspection equipment as required
- Ensure safe functionality of all laundry and repair equipment
- Participate in shipping, receiving, and inventory counts
- Drive company vehicles for routine pickups and deliveries to fire stations
- Support facility organization, cleanliness, and workflow efficiency
- Work independently for extended periods
- Train team members on processes, expectations, and quality standards
- Coordinate with the Branch Manager to ensure timely intake, processing, and delivery schedules
Benefits
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Affirmative Action
- E-Verify program participation
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
