Outbound Assistant Manager 2nd Shift - W12

Location: 1001 Bluff Rd, Romeoville, IL 60446

About the role

RJW Logistics Group is dedicated to hiring and developing talent who want to make an impact and be a part of an industry-leading organization. At RJW, we are committed to our employees’ success and to producing continuous innovation that drives the retail logistics industry forward.

Employee Ownership Program

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Employee Ownership Program—an exciting opportunity designed to empower, motivate, and reward our dedicated team members.

• Ownership Stake: Become a co-owner of the company and take pride in knowing that your hard work directly contributes to your own financial growth and the company's prosperity.
• Financial Rewards: Enjoy the potential for increased earnings through share appreciation.
• Sense of Belonging: Feel a deeper connection and commitment to your work as you become an integral part of the company's journey and success story.
• Community and Collaboration: Join a community of like-minded individuals who are equally invested in the company's mission and vision, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Cost: The program costs nothing to you. As long as you are employed with RJW, you will enjoy the benefits of the program. Additionally, shares will be given to you on a yearly basis based on salary.

Our Employee Ownership Program is more than just a benefit—it's a path to building a brighter, more prosperous future together.

Purpose

The Assistant Warehouse Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of the warehouse on their designated shift, including scheduling warehouse worker hours, inbound and outbound loading, inventory control, maintenance of warehouse equipment, and warehouse housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the facility performs yard checks, including checking all trailers in dock doors and in yard for empties and loads.
• Make sure yard has no trailers parked in such a way as to hinder movement of the other trailers.
• Ensure all paperwork from previous day’s work is complete and distributed to proper departments.
• Oversee loading/unloading of all carriers.
• Make sure trailers are emptied and available for local drivers.
• Conduct periodic dock safety checks.
• Keep track of warehouse customer’s inventory by computer and complete physical inventory counts.
• Ensure timely processing of warehouse customer orders, bill preparation, and inventory control.
• Oversee the picking of orders from the warehouse and the staging or loading of the orders.
• Ensure proper scheduling of carriers to pick up warehouse customer orders as directed by the customers.
• Manage warehouse personnel, scheduling work hours, personnel issues, performance reviews, and all disciplinary actions.
• Ensure all training of fork-lift operators on the procedures for handling company freight and specific requirements for handling customer’s freight.
• Manage warehouse space and maximize usage of warehouse layout.
• Ensure warehouse is kept clean and organized at all times, and that all food safety requirements are met.

Requirements

• Warehouse management experience with additional background in Inventory Control Systems.
• Solid experience in Excel, data entry, and general computer skills.
• Experienced in managing a staff of 30 or more employees and multiple shifts.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly warehouse operation.
• Strong communication, leadership, and management abilities.
• Budgeting, interpersonal, motivational, and goal-setting expertise.
• Ability to define and resolve problems.
• Effective communicator with customers and other company managers.
• Organizational and scheduling skills.
• Computer skills including Word, Excel (spreadsheet), PowerPoint, and ability to learn application software used in the company.
• Possess a sense of urgency, accountability, and ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Flexibility in working overtime when needed, and supplying coverage to other shifts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse.

Qualifications

• Three (3) to five (5) years of management experience.
• Experienced in warehousing management.
• College degree preferred or extensive background in transportation warehouse management.

Pay

$75,000 - $85,000 annual

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM (Hours subject to change based on business needs)

Benefits

• Employee Ownership Program (MyShare Program)
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Sick days
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Accidental insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Disability insurance