1st Shift Assistant Manager - Inventory Control

Job Summary

We are looking for experienced, people-oriented individuals to join our team at our brand new, 1 million square foot distribution center in Lebanon, Tennessee. If you possess a passion for excellence in all you do, love a good challenge, and enjoy working with others, this may be the right company for you! The WebstaurantStore is the largest online food service equipment and supply company. We seek dedicated, creative, and flexible individuals to help with operations. Our goal is to provide a great customer experience for all who interact with the WebstaurantStore, and we need your help in achieving this goal!

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Operational

• 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.
  
  

People

• 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.
  
  

Leadership

• 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.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• 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.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in operations leadership.
• Experience working in a distribution or manufacturing environment preferred.
  
  

Education

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

• 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.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 10 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 50-75lbs. and push / pull up to 150lbs.
  
  

Company Overview

The foodservice professional’s premier source for restaurant equipment, supplies, and knowledge online. Our purpose is to empower and equip people to run their businesses more profitably and efficiently.

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
  
  

Available at HQ Locations Only

• On-Site Fitness Centers
• Dog-friendly Offices