Assistant Warehouse Manager

Purpose of position: Fulfills a critical leadership role in support of the Warehouse, Fabrication, and Shipping/Transportation Departments. The AWM role is highly visible and therefore is critical to set the standard and model the expectation for associate behavior.

Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title:

• Train new hires

• Retrain current associates, coach and develop

• Develop and deliver personal improvement plans for team members, as necessary

• Lead projects in new warehouse technology

• Cover for Supervisors, as necessary

• Cover for scheduled absences of the Warehouse Manager

• Identify quality, housekeeping and safety concerns and report them to the Warehouse Manager

• Ensure machines are operating properly and safely

• Complying with and upholding all EMS policies

• Communicate and collaborate with Supervisors to identify areas needing improvement

• Evaluate processes and provide recommendations for improvement

• Employ a positive attitude and serve as a role model for employees

• Comply with Company and OSHA policies; participate in safety and accident preventative meetings

• Wear safety equipment at all times and MUST wear hardhat at all times during work hours in the warehouse

• Assist with scheduling and assignments for team members

• Drive productivity in all aspects of the operation

• Must be flexible with schedule and hours

Qualifications:

• Possess expert knowledge of all processes associated with receiving, inventory control, fabrication, and shipping

• Lift and carry heavy material at least 75 lbs.; climb on and off a flatbed trailer

The Eastern Metal Supply AWM must promote a positive attitude and conduct themselves in a professional, ethical, customer-oriented manner, consistent with Eastern Metal Supply policies. All work must be accurate, organized, and accomplished on time. Any problems or recommendations will be noted and discussed as needed and in a timely manner.

Note: The responsibilities are not limited to the list above. Duties will change as required for the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and has equal access to opportunities.

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