WebstaurantStore ยท 1 day ago
1st Shift Assistant Manager - Inventory Control
WebstaurantStore is the largest online food service equipment and supply company, and they are seeking an Assistant Manager for Inventory Control at their new distribution center in Lebanon, Tennessee. The role involves managing daily operations related to inventory control, training staff, ensuring quality processes, and collaborating with the leadership team to enhance productivity and employee engagement.
Consumer GoodsIndustrialManufacturingService Industry
Responsibilities
Assists with the management of day-to-day operations regarding Inventory Control including facilitating customer re-shipment requests, removing roadblocks for our shipping department, acting as Quality Assurance for all other departments, and maximizing cubic efficiency within the DC
Train, coach, develop and hold accountable up to X employees to achieve operational metrics and satisfy the needs of the distribution center
At the direction of and in collaboration with the Inventory Control Manager, the Inventory Control Assistant Manager will: Prepare the facility for new inventory, collaborating with the facilities department to manipulate storage racking and eliminating dead stock., maintain a high degree of inventory accuracy, complying with company policies such as Cycle Counts and Audits, establish and maintain a collaborative relationship with procurement, with an emphasis on communication, ensure the quality of receiving, stocking, and shipping processes through analysis and development of current/new operational strategies. Provide comprehensive training to inventory personnel on issue resolution and effective communication, and generate reporting to improve the accuracy of inventory throughout each department, initiate and oversee projects once problems have been identified
Ensure the proper rotation of food products within the facility, issue accountability for mistakes made in this area, communicate with procurement if an issue is identified
Works closely with the Inventory Control Manager to monitor daily, weekly, and monthly metrics for the receiving department; identify and resolve operating issues as needed
Provide clear and frequent communication to all teams regarding company policies and procedures
In collaboration with the Inventory Control Manager, lead weekly and monthly meetings to share information including metrics review, areas of improvement, employee relations issues, and provide updates on ongoing initiatives and related projects
Assists in analyzing opportunities for improvement including productivity growth, cost reduction, damage mitigation, and increased process efficiency
Ensure the timely completion of all employee performance reviews and provide frequent and constructive feedback to all team members in accordance with the Great Employees Only philosophy
Interact with employees regularly to promote a high level of engagement and ensure all safety regulations are followed
Promptly complete all admin duties relating to employee management to the expected standard
Collaborate with the leadership team within the building to meet the needs of the DC and foster a team mentality
Work with the Inventory Control Manager and Team Leads to create development plans for employees to generate engagement and a leadership bench, with a focus on Team Leaders
Maintain a high level of integrity and honesty, embodying the core values of the company and modeling them for our employees
Serve as a leader not only for the assigned department, but for the entire distribution center, holding peers, managers and employees accountable to expectations
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in operations leadership
Experience working in a distribution or manufacturing environment preferred
Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence
Customer service-oriented attitude with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations
Ability to work off-shift as required to respond to urgent needs
Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 12 hours/day
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing
Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching
Requires the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 75lbs
Preferred
Experience working in a distribution or manufacturing environment preferred
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
PTO
Paid Maternity Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Disability
Dependent Care FSA
401(k) matching
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Incentives
Company Discounts
AT&T & Verizon Discount
Bonus Opportunities
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Adoption Assistance
On-Site Fitness Centers
Dog-friendly Offices
Company
WebstaurantStore
Since WebstaurantStore's start in 2004, we have worked hard to build an innovative, easy-to-use website that meets the purchasing needs of foodservice professionals throughout the world.
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