Job Description

Summary:

Assistant Warehouse Manager will direct all the shipping functions and distributions of goods and services, whether performing the duties personally or delegating responsibilities to other shipping personnel. The role also includes working closely with customers and the shipping department to assure shipments are accurate and on time.

Primary Responsibilities:

Manage the shipping, receiving and warehouse operations daily and effectively to motivate strong, consistent work practices

Demonstrates hands-on leadership and coaching abilities – able to demonstrate examples of empowering, developing & motivating people

Establish operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and dispositioning of materials and keeping the warehouse inventory current

Communicates with carriers/drivers, warehouse/office personnel and customers regarding shipment and receipt of product.

Assists in the scheduling of receiving times, assigns truckers doors, assigns receiving numbers and prepares blind tally.

Checks outbound / inbound orders for accuracy and proper signatures, i.e., picked by and checked by truck driver; for over, short and damage reports for receipts.

Maintains log for accurate records of all product movement for inbound, outbound, staged orders and yard management.

Assists in the scheduling of shipping times.

Monitor attendance points/ issue discipline for all associates.

Review and approve timecards to ensure that employees’ working hours are correctly recorded and completed.

Address quality issues with QC Supervisor prior to shipping

Continually inspect and maintain the physical condition of warehouse and equipment, making sure needed repairs are completed

Spearhead and participate in daily safety meetings, weekly driver meetings and start up/turn over meetings

Complete any other duties as assigned