Assistant Department Manager - Shipping

The Assistant Manager is the direct leader of all front line associates in the department that are direct reports.

The Assistant Manager is responsible for employee time keeping and payroll matters as they pertain to direct reports.

In this position, the Assistant Manager must exemplify company core values and foster a positive culture of growth and development for all employees.

The ability to work with a diversified workforce and maintain constant open communication on all policies and procedures is essential.

Pay : $65,000 annual salary (based on experience)

Duties include but are not limited to :

Validate and confirm employee time record responsibility

Work with HR and department management for employee coaching and discipline of policy and procedure violations

Work with management to evaluate and write employee reviews

Coordinate with HR to set up interviews of new associates

Conduct daily standup meetings to keep the staff informed of current events and provide updates on department and company initiatives

Meet customer commitments by focusing on quality and accuracy minimizing damage of product

Monitor work flow to ensure all tasks are being completed in time

Communicate with management any impacts to the business that will affect team results.

Drive a culture of safety by :

Following all safety policies; lead by example

Ensuring the team is maintaining the housekeeping standards

Participate in daily standups to discuss the safety tip of the day

Participate in safety committee by :

Assigning a safety committee representative

Providing a platform for safety committee feedback to be shared with the team

Being committed to support the business as needed through being able to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends, as well as perform additional duties as assigned

Understands the physical details of all duties being performed within the department and can support with their own labor when needed :

To stay in touch with the details of the job

To support the goals of completing the work

Boost moral by working hand and hand with front line associates

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Multi-tasking in a fast paced warehouse environment

Focused on executing the tasks assigned by management

Effective communication skills including written, verbal and listening

Required to stand and walk 80% of the time in order to oversee the business

Experience in using a warehouse management system (WMS) preferably SAP, as well as Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Desired Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of Lead experience

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a warehouse environment

High School diploma or equivalent

Effective computer skills