Warehouse Assistant Operations Manager

About the role

Oversee and participate in warehouse functions for wholesale distribution including receiving, inventory management and distribution, and maintenance of equipment and facility. Ensure that all safety and loss prevention procedures are followed. This position is exempt. Core operating hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–6:30 pm. Division: U.S. AutoForce.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee and participate in warehouse operations to deliver outstanding customer service
• Supervise and assist receiving, restocking, inventory control, pulling and preparing orders, loading and unloading delivery vehicles, shipping orders and product returns
• Hire, train, develop and evaluate associates
• Ensure cycle counting is performed
• Ensure quality of work by warehouse staff
• Assure administrative functions are completed timely
• Maintain physical facility to ensure adequate safety, protect against loss, and present a professional company image
• May be required to back up delivery drivers
• Provide outstanding customer service

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical demands: Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear, taste and/or smell. Must occasionally lift products weighing up to approximately 80 lb. Handling of tires (e.g., rolling, destacking, team lifting) greater than approximately 70 lb. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Protective equipment required: steel or composite toe boots, safety vest, harness, seatbelt, SRL (self‑retracting lifeline). All equipment is provided by U.S. AutoForce except for steel/composite toe boots.

Work environment: May be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. Noise level is usually moderate. Fumes associated with tires and occasionally car parts and lubricants are prevalent.

Qualifications

• 3 years of fleet management and logistics experience
• 3 years warehouse related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Foundation level of business and financial acumen
• Executes and makes plans to deliver business metrics
• Knowledgeable in material handling and inventory documentation
• Critical decision‑making capability with a strategic mindset
• Capacity to influence others through coaching, servant leadership, collaboration and employee engagement
• Monitors accountability to drive results for optimal performance
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Demonstrates self‑awareness by using feedback and reflection to grow individual continuous improvement
• Recognizes and values the different perspectives and culture individual team members bring to the organization
• Ability to project a positive image to customers
• Knowledgeable in applicable computer software
• Ability to lift up to 65 lb often
• Able to operate warehouse equipment
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Successfully pass a pre‑employment drug test (THC/marijuana not tested)

Pay

Salary range: $65,000–$72,000 per year, dependent on experience.

Schedule

Core operating hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–6:30 pm.