Assistant Fulfillment Center Manager

ASSISTANT FULFILLMENT CENTER MANAGER

HRforGrowth is engaged as the talent acquisition partner to conduct this search on behalf of a client organization that is hiring for this role. HRforGrowth is not the employer for this position. HRforGrowth identifies evaluates and presents top-tier candidates through its global talent acquisition practice; all employment decisions including final selection offer terms compensation and conditions of employment are made solely by the hiring organization.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Fulfillment Center Manager (AFCM) this leadership role is responsible for all fulfillment center operations including the teams mentorship and the complete inventory and product distribution cycle. The AFCM directs the daily activities of a high-volume pick pack and ship Fulfillment Center. Key responsibilities include planning and executing weekly volume and managing the day-to-day operation of the facilitys staffing ensuring inventory accuracy Quality Control coaching and all personnel-related issues.

Key Results Areas

• Responsible for all product life cycles including receiving shipping storing and distributing products and material within the fulfillment center

• Implement best-in-class working and safety procedures and physical layout for the entire FC

• Scale the warehouse team by recruiting selecting orienting and training employees

• Fulfill pick-pack orders efficiently and safely

• Maintain security of warehouse location

• Maintain fixture storage area and cleanliness of space

• Create and maintain excellent metrics and tracking of incidents

• Ensure adequate staffing equipment and space utilization to fulfill production goals during peak holiday weeks as well as non-peak periods

• Manage and develop the team to optimize productivity and promote growth

• Work closely with Quality Assurance teams to ensure we are executing to the highest possible standards for our customers

• Work with other managers to continuously improve policy procedures practices and training

• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of reports regarding daily and weekly operations

• Provide excellent service to all internal and external customers

Skills & Requirements

• Must have 2-5 years of experience working in a fast-paced warehouse/production logistics/ high-volume pick pack production or manufacturing environment

• Experience managing a team of at least 10 employees

• Ability to use KPIs and data to manage and improve processes

• Strong verbal written and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong customer orientation and problem-solving skills including 5W or 8D root cause analysis preferred

• Good working knowledge of MS Office Suite

• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment

• Experience in a LEAN environment; Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

• A valid Drivers License is required

• The potential for prolonged standing walking squatting and bending

• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

About HRforGrowth:
HRforGrowth is a full-service HR and talent partner built to support companies that are scaling transforming or navigating change. HRFG is globally recognized for delivering quality speed and cost-effective talent solutions across every level of the workforce. Through its global talent acquisition practice HRforGrowth applies world class rigor and precision to identifying exceptional professional and executive talent on behalf of its clients from temporary staffing to permanent hourly workers through to placing C-suite executives. HRforGrowth is presenting this opportunity in its capacity as the retained search partner and does not serve as the employer of record for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
In its recruiting and search practices HRforGrowth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age marital status physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender or gender identity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. HRforGrowth evaluates and presents candidates to its clients without regard to any protected characteristic.