Job Title: Asst. Warehouse Manager
Location: Baytown, TX
Job Type: Direct Hire/Permanent
Pay Range: $65,000 – $70,000
Pay Type: Salaried
Job Description
Vivid HR Consulting has been retained by a global corporation to conduct a high-priority search for an Asst. Warehouse Manager.
The Asst. Warehouse Manager is a critical onsite leader supporting the warehouse, shipping/logistics and distribution operations for a stable and growing business in the Baytown/East Houston area. This position is a highly visible role and key in setting a standard of excellence, leading warehouse operations and modeling expectations for the team.
OPTIMUM & PREFERRED CANDIDATE PROFILE:
- 4-7 years of Warehouse, Supply Chain or Materials experience in a Distribution Center Warehouse
- Currently in a Lead Role and ready to transition to Asst. Manager/Supervisor level work OR
- Currently in a Supervisor level role (with no more than 2 years at this level)
- Currently in a Manager level role (with no more than 1 year at this level)
NOTE: Candidates with experience higher than Manager level will not be selected.
PLEASE TAKE CARE TO REVIEW THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE BEFORE APPLYING. THE CLIENTS PREFERENCES ARE FIRM AND WE ARE NOT AT LIBERTY TO EXPLORE CANDIDATES WITH LIMITED OR NO RELATED EXPERIENCE.
Who is this job best for?
This job requires an individual who is a natural leader and who is conscientious, a double/triple checker, and knows how to inspire and motivate people to deliver. Hands-on, wants to be “where the action is” on the warehouse floor, supporting the daily warehouse work, but from a position of leadership. Your efforts will help the business live up to its quality and delivery standards.
JOB OVERVIEW:
Dynamic Warehouse Support: You will partner closely with the Warehouse management to assist across a variety of areas including inventory control/accuracy, shipping/receiving, and other warehouse operations.
Efficiency Expert: Continuously evaluating the environment to find ways to improve warehouse operations including lean practices, optimizing workflows, safety, and quick turn-around for loading/unloading containers and pallets.
Documentation Guru: Assist in managing documentation (bill of lading, bill of materials, labels), etc., to keep operations running smoothly. You will be a conscientious link to ensuring accuracy and fulfillment in the warehouse.
Hands-on Handling: Provide hands-on involvement in loading/unloading containers, verifying products against receiving sheets and making them ready for storage or distribution.
Safety Champion: Be an active advocate for safety in our warehouse; making sure materials handling, forklifts, docks, and any hazardous materials are managed appropriately. Be a voice for safety training and have eyes on our employees to make sure they operate safely each day.
Quality Assurance: You will inspect products for quality and quantity, making sure they meet our high standards before storage or shipment.
Expert Organizer: Help us efficiently pack and stack products, utilizing the appropriate materials and pallets to ensure a safe transport of our products.
Logistics Specialist: Assist with oversight of shipping and receiving processes; maintaining accurate logs and helping optimize space utilization in our warehouse.
Equipment Custodian: Supervise and ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the warehouse equipment, tools and machines.
Skills & Experience
- 4 – 7 years years of Warehouse, Manufacturing or Logistics experience in a Warehouse Distribution operation
- Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) technology
- SAP or other ERP knowledge
- Basic safety, PPE and OSHA knowledge and exposure
- Previous experience as a Lead in a Warehouse, Materials Handling, Supply Chain or Logistics role supervising other employees is helpful
NOTE: Candidates with experience higher than Manager level will not be selected.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Associate Degree or some college education is a plus
NOTE: Candidates with experience higher than Manager level will not be selected.
PLEASE TAKE CARE TO REVIEW THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE. THE CLIENTS PREFERENCES ARE FIRM AND WE ARE NOT AT LIBERTY TO EXPLORE CANDIDATES WITH LIMITED OR NO RELATED EXPERIENCE.