Assistant Warehouse Manager & Logistics Specialist

Job Description

The Assistant Warehouse Manager & Logistics Specialist will support the day-to-day operations of the warehouse, managing and developing associates, and ensuring efficient and accurate handling of inventory. This role is essential for maintaining smooth warehouse operations, optimizing logistics strategies, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective movement of goods. The Assistant Manager will work closely with the Warehouse Manager and team to implement and monitor procedures, oversee inventory, manage shipments, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Essential Functions:

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Lead by example and develop warehouse associates to be efficient, accurate, and accountable.
• Plan and execute efficient and accurate assembly, loading, and unloading of inventory.
• Collect, interpret, and analyze several types of logistical data for inbound orders, storage, and outbound orders. 
• Create and maintain databases of logistical information.  
• Track inventory through the supply chain.  
• Review warehouse processes and procedures to identify, recommend and implement improvements and maximization of efficiency.  
• Use analytical methods to create and implement labor scheduling.  
• Creation and evaluation of logistical and labor KPIs.  
• Perform root cause analysis of errors and identify and implement methods for improvement.  
• Analyze current space management and develop options for future expansion.  

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of and experience in standard warehouse practices  
• Training and experience in analytical job duties in logistics
• Experience implementing and training in warehouse functions. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, expertise in excel preferred, experience in data warehouse management preferred.  
• Work on-site in corporate office - (no remote work or relocation)

Required Education & Experience:

• Previous leadership experience in a warehouse or distribution environment
• Experience with business optimization or process improvement with measurable outcomes.
• Preferred degree in Supply Chain Management and/or Industrial Engineering.  
• Previous experience in warehouse management and logistical analysis 

Work Environment, Equipment and Physical Demands:

Will require work in a variety of settings to include office, warehouse, production areas, retail, outside and in refrigerated environments.  Position requires standing/walking for considerable periods of time.  Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which may include metal and/or plastic grating services. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.  May be required to climb stairs and ladders. May be exposed to extreme temperature and weather conditions (indoors and outdoors), as well as wet and humid atmospheres. Must be available to work alternate shifts as needed.  May be exposed to a variety of food allergens including but not limited to nuts and cheeses.

WHY DELALLO

You’ll be working in an environment with an abundance of opportunities to learn the warehouse business and if willing to work hard, may be afforded career growth opportunities.  You will work with an amazing team that helps and supports one another to make sure that the job gets done and done right.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive wages
• Bi-weekly pay
• 401k with company match

TIME OFF

• Paid time off (can be cashed out in lieu of time off, if desired)
• Paid holidays off: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas

HEALTH INSURANCE & ANCILLARY BENEFITS (available after 14 days for full time employees)

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Hospital Indemnity
• Term Life Insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Free flu shots (all employees)

LIFE EVENTS

• Short- term and Long-term disability
• Accident
• Employee Assistance Program (Counseling, Legal, Financial, Work/Life)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Career Advancement
• Opportunities to transfer to other locations or departments
• Training & Development
• Individualized Leadership Training Opportunities
• Individualized Intern Development

TEAM MEMBER PERKS

• Referral Program
• On-Line Purchase Discount

Founded in 1950, the George DeLallo Company is a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of specialty Italian and Mediterranean foods. As pioneers and leaders of the industry, we have expanded from our beginnings in Jeannette, PA, as a roadside Italian marketplace to multiple locations. Our corporate office and distribution center is in Mount Pleasant, PA, where we lead our national sales teams and operate our fleet to service customers. We operate three olive and antipasto production facilities in Mount Pleasant, Penn, PA, and Oroville, CA. In addition, we own and operate our very own olive orchard in Oroville, CA, as well as an industrial bakery in Bridgeville, PA.

The tenured team at DeLallo is enthusiastic about the continued growth and innovation of our company. Because our owners participate in day-to-day operations, dedicated team members who exhibit a strong work ethic, teamwork and professionalism are recognized and can more rapidly further their careers. As our company continues to grow, so does our need to build a solid team who offers experience, education and specialization to key fields of operation and who can continue to drive innovation. DeLallo provides quality products and programs to create partnerships with customers, to build brand loyalty with consumers and to give employees a sense of pride in the products that they bring to the market—to delight their neighbors with innovative, authentic and wholesome foods.