Assistant Warehouse Manager - National DCP

The Assistant Warehouse Manager is responsible for managing the selection and outbound loading of dry and refrigerated trailers in a safe and efficient manner.   This position will manage receiving activities for inbound products.  

Reporting to the Manager of Operations, the Assistant Warehouse Manager is responsible for managing the selection and outbound loading of dry and refrigerated trailers in a safe and efficient manner.   This position will manage receiving activities for inbound products.  

Location: Twinsburg, OH

Schedule: Flexible to work all shifts 24/6 to cover the operation needs as required

Compensation: Competitive salary with bonus potential. Paid weekly.

1. Monitor employee performance and take necessary steps to ensure the daily plan is achievable and met by all Warehouse departments.
2. Executes operations based on the daily case volume. 
3. Responsible for having orders selected and trucks loaded for on time dispatch of all routes.
4. Continuously evaluate procedures and staff performance and make changes to improve efficiencies.  Counsel, record, and discipline as necessary.  
5. Partner with Transportation to address driver concerns on load quality and OS+D.
6. Interview, select and train Selectors and Supervisors to maintain a staffing level necessary to run the shift efficiently and effectively.
7. Ensure compliance with all Company safety and selection procedures. 
8. Continuously train and promote safe operation of all material handling equipment. 
9. Effectively communicate with Warehouse associates to ensure safety, organization and cleanliness of the Warehouse.
10. Maintain and present production and service metrics performance reports to upper management as needed.
11. Manage the maintenance and upkeep of the facility.
12. Manage the Warehouse Supervisors, Receivers, Selectors and Loaders of the assigned DC
13. Partner and establish strong working relationships with other departments that provide support to Operations.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

This position has direct supervisory responsibilities.

• 5 + years of warehouse operations experience as well as progressive hands-on supervisory/management experience required
• Previous experience in a Food Distribution environment is preferred.
• Financial acumen with previous P&L responsibility is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software; strong focus on Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Knowledgeable of OSHA Standards and regulations
• SAP experience preferred
• WMS experience required (Manhattan experience is desirable)
• Experience using voice selecting applications preferred (Vocollect is desirable)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willing to work varying schedules to learn and support the various Warehouse Operations

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform work at a desk or sit/stand workstation for extended periods of time
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and to view a computer screen for extended periods of time
• Ability to interact with employees and/or customers in Distribution Center or customer locations
• Ability to travel to customer locations, other Distribution Centers, Corporate Office, etc. as needed
• Ability to lift, tug, pull up to fifteen (15) pounds