What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Warehouse Manager position at Kenway Distributors, Inc.?
Job Overview
Family-owned distribution business seeking a highly organized and motivated individual to join our team as a Warehouse Assistant Manager. In this role, you will assist the Warehouse Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our warehouse facility. Your primary responsibilities will include supervising warehouse staff, managing fleet operations, transportation planning, budgeting, and ensuring efficient warehouse management systems.
Duties
- Supervise and provide guidance to warehouse staff, including training and performance evaluations
- Manage fleet operations, including vehicle maintenance, scheduling, and driver supervision
- Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.
- Collaborate with team to optimize delivery routes and ensure timely order fulfillment
- Assist in budgeting and financial management, monitoring profit loss, and implementing cost-saving measures
- Oversee the implementation and utilization of warehouse management systems to improve efficiency and accuracy
- Monitor order fulfillment processes to meet customer expectations and minimize errors
- Utilize transportation management systems to track shipments and optimize transportation routes
Skills
To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills:
- Strong supervisory skills with the ability to lead and motivate a team
- Proficiency in fleet management, including vehicle maintenance and driver supervision
- Experience in transportation planning to optimize delivery routes
- Budgeting skills to effectively manage resources and control costs
- Knowledge of warehouse management systems for efficient inventory control
- Familiarity with production planning processes and procurement procedures
- Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate order fulfillment
- Proficiency in utilizing transportation management systems for shipment tracking
If you are a proactive individual with excellent organizational skills and a passion for optimizing warehouse operations, we encourage you to apply for the position of Warehouse Assistant Manager. Join our team today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $45,000