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Warehouse Assistant Manager

Insight Global

Liberty, NCFull-time$75–95K/yrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$75–95K/yr
Location
Liberty, NC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Insight Global is hiring a Warehouse Assistant Manager. The Assistant Warehouse Manager will lead second shift operations at the Liberty, NC location, reporting to the Senior Manager. This role involves overseeing approximately 20 associates, including group and team leads, and managing all operational matters with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement.

Key focus areas include Lead daily warehouse operations focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement, Monitor operational performance and ensure customer expectations are met, and Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Kaizen and Lean methodologies.

Successful candidates bring 6+ Years Warehouse, Distribution, Or Logistics Operations Experience, Leadership Experience Managing Warehouse Teams, and Leadership Experience Managing Supervisors. Important skills include Safety Focus, Quality Focus, Productivity Focus, Employee Engagement, Operational Performance Monitoring, and Continuous Improvement.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Safety FocusQuality FocusProductivity FocusEmployee EngagementOperational Performance MonitoringContinuous ImprovementKaizenLean MethodologiesWarehouse Procedures EstablishmentWorkflow ImprovementTPS PrinciplesLabor Utilization ManagementStaffing ManagementBudget ManagementMonthly Operational ReportingTeam DevelopmentSuccession PlanningFacility KPI Tracking5S Culture PromotionSafety OversightQuality OversightProductivity OversightEmployee Relations OversightWarehouse KPIs UnderstandingOperational Metrics UnderstandingDeveloping Warehouse StaffCoaching Warehouse StaffTraining Warehouse StaffFMDSWarehouse Management SystemsReporting Systems5S Implementation5S MaintenanceToyota Production System Environments

Qualifications

6+ Years Warehouse, Distribution, or Logistics Operations ExperienceLeadership Experience Managing Warehouse TeamsLeadership Experience Managing SupervisorsLeadership Experience Managing Department LeadsAutomotive Environment ExperienceManufacturing Environment ExperienceHigh-Volume Distribution Environment Experience

Full job description

Job Description

The Assistant Warehouse Manager will be the primary leader for the warehouse overseeing all second shift operations for the Liberty NC location and report to the Sr Manager that oversees all NC operations for the organization. This individual will be expected to oversee all people on second shift and operational management matters for the location with a team of roughly 20 associate including a group lead and two team leads on second shift.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Lead daily warehouse operations with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement

  • Monitor operational performance and ensure customer expectations are met

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Kaizen and Lean methodologies

  • Establish and improve warehouse procedures and workflows utilizing TPS principles

  • Manage labor utilization, staffing, budgets, and monthly operational reporting

  • Develop team members and succession plans to ensure operational continuity

  • Track and deliver facility KPI goals

  • Promote and maintain a strong 5S culture throughout the operation

This is a full time. direct hire role with compensation ranging from 75-95k based on experience.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

  • 6+ years of warehouse, distribution, or logistics operations experience

  • Leadership experience managing warehouse teams, supervisors, or department leads

  • Experience overseeing safety, quality, productivity, and employee relations

  • Strong understanding of warehouse KPIs and operational metrics

  • Experience developing, coaching, and training warehouse staff • Automotive, manufacturing, or high-volume distribution environment

  • Experience with FMDS or similar warehouse management/reporting systems

  • 5S implementation and maintenance experience

  • Exposure to Toyota Production System (TPS) environments

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