Assistant Distribution Center Manager

Assistant Distribution Center Manager

Amarr (a part of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in opening solutions) is hiring a hands-on, experienced Assistant Distribution Center Manager (Service Manager) to join our team in Grand Rapids, MI. This is the ideal position for the person who loves to manage a dynamic team with an all-hands-on-deck approach, as well as be directly involved with directing the day to day operations of a warehouse.

What you will be doing:

• Coordinate assembly, work schedules (including temporary personnel as needed), and warehouse operations to ensure service leads are met.
• Be responsible for establishing and enforcing operational procedures for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of merchandise, and keeping of warehouse inventory.
• Ensure that corporate programs regarding safety, security, care of equipment and facility are followed. Enforce OSHA compliance and to assure an "injury-free" workplace.
• Be responsible for all aspects of hourly warehouse staff from hiring to termination, which includes staffing, development, supervision, and direction.
• Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Working conditions and experience:

• Manual dexterity and hand to eye coordination for operation of hand/power tools.
• Extended time on feet, walking distances up to 200 feet.
• Frequent stooping, bending, walking, carrying and lifting (up to 75 lbs.).

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of 2 years of distribution center/warehouse supervisory experience.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement activities strongly preferred.
• Clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
• College education or related experience.
• Organizational, time management and analytical skills.
• Good supervisory, leadership and motivational skills.
• PC / Windows skills.
• Mechanical aptitude / power tools.
• Must be able to clear background/drug/MVR screenings

This position is Monday - Friday days. Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays from day one, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of if you contribute!).

Candidates for this position must have a good attitude, a desire to work hard with a great team, and the ability to be a self-starter.

The Mission: Our goal is to be a world-leading company that attracts diverse talent, where all team members feel safe being their true selves and are able to thrive in a work environment that promotes change, innovation, and provides equal access and opportunity.