Asst Warehouse Manager

Assistant Warehouse Manager

We are seeking a self-motivated individual to support the warehouse manager in the day to day running of the warehouse ensuring that all key performance indicators and objectives are met. The assistant warehouse manager must be a strategic thinker, self-starter and a hands-on individual. The assistant warehouse manager acts as a role model for the rest of the team and progressively promotes and maintains standards and acts as back-up for the manager in his absence.

Summary :

Manage a team of associates while relaying expectations, managing performance, providing feedback, and supporting career development. Delegate effectively to drive results in your team, including executing standard operating procedures, identifying areas of improvement.

Responsibilities will encompass a broad range of management and technical activities associated with warehouse management including but not limited to :

• Oversees all distribution functions, including order processing, picking, packaging, shipping, and receiving.

Monitoring and maintaining superior service levels

Participate in the rotation of management duties e.g. Receiving & Dispatching

Directing warehouse personnel in performing their duties as per their job description

Ensuring that new employees are appropriately inducted & supported and their progress regularly reviewed throughout their probationary period

Ensuring that standards are reviewed regularly and constant attention is given to developing all team members. (Including performance monitoring and coaching.)

Ensuring that all staffing issues and disciplinary matters are dealt with in line with company policies

Play a key role in ensuring that team harmony is optimized at all times

Ensured team follows GMP and SQF standards

Overseeing housekeeping Safety & Health standards are maintained

Supporting the manager in regular team meetings

Scheduling & monitoring work breaks at proper times

Required skills, qualifications & experience :

Strong organizational and management skills

Strong communications skills written and verbal

Strong computer skills

Customer focused

Minimum of secondary education level

A "can do" attitude is essential

This is a full time position

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.