Assistant Warehouse Manager

Assistant Warehouse Manager
Dayton, Ohio

Insero Talent Solutions is thrilled to partner with a multi-state warehouse operations company in their search for a Second Shift Assistant Warehouse Manager. With decades of success and a strong reputation for operational excellence, this organization is committed to investing in its employees, fostering long-term career growth, and delivering exceptional service to its customers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse leader who enjoys developing teams, improving operational efficiency, and leading in a fast-paced distribution environment. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Second Shift Assistant Warehouse Supervisor will oversee nightly warehouse operations, lead a team of approximately 20 employees, and ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently. This individual will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, maintaining productivity standards, and cultivating a positive, accountable workplace culture.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise, direct, and support approximately 20 second-shift warehouse employees.
• Assign daily work, establish priorities, and clearly communicate expectations.
• Monitor workflow and adjust staffing or priorities as operational needs change.
• Ensure nightly warehouse operations are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and workflow.
• Address employee performance, attendance, conflict resolution, and disciplinary matters in a professional and timely manner.
• Review and maintain payroll, attendance, and timekeeping records.
• Oversee the proper use of RF scanners, warehouse management systems, and inventory processes.
• Ensure inventory transactions and warehouse documentation remain accurate and up to date.
• Train, coach, and mentor employees on operational procedures, safety standards, and performance expectations.
• Promote a collaborative, accountable, and team-oriented work environment.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and warehouse safety standards.
• Complete end-of-shift responsibilities, including securing the facility and remaining on-site until nightly operations have been completed.

Requirements :

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within a warehouse, distribution center, manufacturing, logistics, or similar fast-paced operational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop employees while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, including inventory management, shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, workflow coordination, and productivity management.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to effectively prioritize work and adapt to changing operational demands.
• Experience utilizing warehouse technology, including RF scanners, warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory management software, or similar platforms.
• Ability to manage employee performance, provide constructive coaching and feedback, and professionally address attendance, performance, or disciplinary matters.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to workplace safety, operational excellence, and maintaining accurate documentation, inventory records, and timekeeping information.
• Experience supervising larger warehouse teams, forklift operation, and implementing process improvements is preferred.
• Ability to work a second-shift schedule in a physically active warehouse environment, including standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and remaining on-site until nightly operations have been completed.
• Valid driver's license required.

Compensation:
$40,000-$55,000 per year