Warehouse Assistant Operations Manager

US Venture•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Oversee and participate in wholesale distribution warehouse functions, including receiving, inventory management and distribution, and equipment and facility maintenance. Ensure safety and loss-prevention procedures are followed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or until work is complete, with overtime as needed and rotating Saturdays. Schedules may change based on business needs. This role plans, oversees, and participates in warehouse operations to provide outstanding customer service. It supervises and assists with receiving, restocking, inventory control, order pulling and preparation, loading and unloading delivery vehicles, shipping, and product returns. The role also hires, trains, develops, and evaluates associates; ensures cycle counting and quality of work; completes administrative functions on time; and maintains the facility for safety, loss prevention, and a professional company image. The employee may be required to back up delivery drivers.

Requirements

Three years of fleet management and logistics experience.
Three years of warehouse-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Foundation-level business and financial acumen.
Ability to execute and make plans to deliver business metrics.
Knowledge of material handling and inventory documentation.
Critical decision-making capability and a strategic mindset.
Ability to influence others through coaching, servant leadership, collaboration, and employee engagement.
Ability to monitor accountability to drive results and optimal performance.
Outstanding organizational skills.
Self-awareness and ability to use feedback and reflection for continuous improvement.
Ability to recognize and value the different perspectives and cultures team members bring to the organization.
Ability to project a positive image to customers.
Knowledge of applicable computer software.
Ability to frequently lift up to 65 pounds; occasional lifting of products up to approximately 80 pounds and handling tires over approximately 70 pounds are described in the physical demands.
Ability to operate warehouse equipment.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test; THC/marijuana is not tested.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, handling objects or controls, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and communicating through speech and hearing.
Required use of protective equipment: steel or composite toe boots, safety vest, harness, seatbelt, and self-retracting lifeline (SRL). The employer provides the equipment except for steel/composite toe boots.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring U.S. Venture sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Plan, oversee, and participate in warehouse operations to deliver outstanding customer service.
Supervise and assist with receiving, restocking, inventory control, pulling and preparing orders, loading and unloading delivery vehicles, shipping orders, and processing product returns.
Hire, train, develop, and evaluate associates.
Ensure cycle counting is completed.
Ensure warehouse staff perform quality work.
Ensure administrative functions are completed in a timely manner.
Maintain the physical facility to support safety, protect against loss, and present a professional company image.
Back up delivery drivers when required.
Provide outstanding customer service.
Follow safety and loss-prevention procedures.