Assistant Warehouse Manager

Position Summary The Assistant Warehouse Manager supports the Warehouse Manager in overseeing daily warehouse operations to ensure materials, components, inventory, and finished goods are received, stored, organized, accurately recorded, and moved efficiently throughout the organization. This position provides hands-on leadership to warehouse employees, supports inventory accuracy, assists with material availability for production, and helps ensure warehouse activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established company procedures. The Assistant Warehouse Manager works closely with Production, Production Planning, Purchasing, Quality & Safety, Engineering, and other departments to ensure materials and inventory are available when needed and warehouse operations support overall business and production objectives. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, organized, data-driven leader with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to maintain accountability, accuracy, and operational discipline in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Warehouse Operations Assist the Warehouse Manager in managing and coordinating daily warehouse activities. Support the efficient receiving, inspection, storage, movement, picking, staging, and distribution of materials, components, supplies, and finished goods. Ensure warehouse activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and according to established procedures. Assist with organizing warehouse locations to maximize space utilization, accessibility, safety, and workflow. Monitor daily warehouse activities and identify operational issues that may impact production or customer deliveries. Help establish and maintain appropriate warehouse priorities based on production and business requirements. Assist the Warehouse Manager in maintaining an organized, clean, and efficient warehouse environment. Production & Material Support Work closely with Production and Production Planning to ensure materials and components are available when required for scheduled work orders. Monitor material availability and communicate shortages, discrepancies, or delays that may impact production. Support the timely picking, staging, and delivery of materials to production. Coordinate with Production Planning regarding work-order requirements and material readiness. Assist with resolving material flow issues that could result in production delays or downtime. Communicate recurring material or warehouse issues to the Warehouse Manager and appropriate departments. Inventory Management & Accuracy Assist with maintaining accurate inventory records and physical inventory levels. Support cycle counting, inventory audits, and inventory reconciliation activities. Investigate inventory discrepancies and assist with identifying root causes. Ensure materials are properly labeled, identified, stored, and recorded. Monitor inventory movement to ensure transactions are accurately reflected in the company's inventory or ERP system. Assist with establishing and maintaining appropriate inventory controls. Support efforts to improve inventory accuracy and reduce inventory discrepancies, shortages, and excess materials. Standard Operating Procedures & Training Work with the Warehouse Manager, Engineering, and other subject-matter experts to develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) for warehouse processes and tasks. Ensure SOPs and WIs are clear, practical, current, and suitable for employee training and daily reference. Lead and support training of warehouse employees on approved SOPs, WIs, processes, and safety requirements. Coach and mentor warehouse employees to promote consistency, productivity, accuracy, and accountability. Monitor employee adherence to established procedures and address deviations appropriately. Identify areas where additional training, clarification, or process documentation is needed. Shipping & Receiving Support th…

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