Assistant Operations Manager

U.S. Venture - Colonial Heights, VA

Colonial Heights, VA

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee and participate in warehouse operations to deliver outstanding customer service
• Supervise and assists receiving, restocking, inventory control, pulling and preparing orders, loading and unloading delivery vehicles, shipping order and product returns
• Hire, train, develop and evaluate associates
• Ensure cycle counting is done
• 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
• Outstanding customer service

Requirements

• 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 to 65 lbs often
• Able to operate warehouse equipment
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test (do not test for THC / marijuana)

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity
• Second chance employment policy