Assistant Warehouse Manager

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Assistant Warehouse Manager to support daily operations within our high-volume distribution facility in Ridgeville, SC. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive warehouse and distribution experience, advanced forklift operating capabilities, and a proven ability to analyze operational performance through key performance indicators (KPIs).

This position will work closely with the Warehouse Manager to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective warehouse operations while maintaining exceptional service levels and inventory accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing all warehouse and distribution center operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, order fulfillment, shipping, and material handling.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse personnel to achieve productivity, quality, and safety objectives.
• Monitor and analyze warehouse KPIs, including productivity, throughput, inventory accuracy, order accuracy, dock-to-stock times, labor utilization, and on-time shipping performance.
• Identify operational trends and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and service levels.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, OSHA regulations, and warehouse safety standards.
• Coordinate staffing, workflow planning, and labor allocation to meet daily operational requirements.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, training, and employee development activities.
• Support inventory management processes, cycle counting programs, and inventory reconciliation efforts.
• Maintain equipment utilization and ensure proper operation of forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Collaborate with transportation, customer service, purchasing, and operations teams to support business objectives.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization projects.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience within a distribution center or warehouse environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of warehouse leadership experience with responsibility for teams of 20 or more employees.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, analyze, and act upon warehouse performance metrics and KPIs.
• Highly proficient in operating various types of forklifts and material handling equipment, including:
• • Sit-down forklifts
  • Stand-up forklifts
  • Reach trucks
  • Order pickers
  • Electric pallet jacks
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, shipping, receiving, and distribution processes.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and operational reporting tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment and effectively manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
• OSHA safety training or certification.
• Experience in high-volume, multi-shift distribution operations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment and work in varying warehouse conditions.