Assistant Branch Operations Manager

About the role

Worldpac, a leading name in automotive parts distribution, seeks an Assistant Branch Operations Manager to assume responsibilities for day-to-day activities and operations of the branch. The role involves supporting the Branch Operations Manager in various functions, including operations, staffing, training, performance review, expense management, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for day-to-day activities and operations of the branch.
• Reviews, understands, and follows company safety and security procedures, ensuring compliance by all team members.
• Serves as a role model to ensure compliance by all team members.
• Supports team members in their training and development, enabling immediate application to daily work.
• Maintains a customer service-oriented philosophy in all conduct to self and other team members.
• Affords support to the Branch Operations Manager in learning all functions of Branch Management, including operations, staffing, training, reviewing team member performance, expense management, and budgeting.
• Uses vehicles to deliver orders or pick up returned merchandise in a safe and courteous manner.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of prior leadership experience in a warehouse-related field.
• Comfortable with using Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Available to open and close the warehouse, Monday through Friday, and Saturdays (as needed).
• Eligible to work in the country in which you are applying for.
• Meet all applicable state/province-specific driver’s license requirements prior to driving a company vehicle to perform delivery duties.
• Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Extremely organized and demonstrates the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Broad understanding of multiple department functions.
• Excellent multitasking ability.
• Willingness to continue to evolve and develop personal skills to meet the changing environment.
• Demonstrated self-starter and motivated individual.
• Ability to challenge upwards – respectful pushback.
• Willingness to learn new skills and gain knowledge about all aspects of Branch operations.
• Understanding of P&L.
• Willing to get powered equipment certification.

Qualifications

• High school/secondary school diploma or GED equivalent.

Skills

• Nice-to-have: Bilingual reading/writing/verbal communication skills.
• Physical/Work Environment Expectations: Ability to perform basic clerical and physical tasks. Strong leadership and organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and capability of working effectively with others. Ability to read and write comprehensive detailed instructions, correspondence, and memos. Proficient in basic math skills. Be able to lift 50 pounds. Detail-oriented and strong prioritization skills.

Benefits

To be considered for this position, interested candidates should send their resume to recruitment@worldpac.com. Worldpac provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance plans, dental, and vision, wellness incentives, a 401(k) with employer match after 1 year of service, flexible paid time off, and annual performance reviews/merit increases (as eligible). Worldpac also offers empowering career growth and success, with a commitment to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.