Assistant Warehouse Manager

Company Description

Miller® is about building things that matter. We lead the welding industry in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health.

We’re about the partnership and the work. Our products are designed with our users for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture and marine applications.

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.

The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.

Job Description

BASIC DESCRIPTION:

This position will assist the Warehouse Manager in making decisions regarding customers, business, and employee needs.  The qualified individual must have strong decision-making skills and a positive attitude with the ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment.  

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead a team of up to 7 employees
• Make team decisions that will result in the best quality, cost, and delivery.
• Facilitate/drive E.I. (Employee Involvement) and problem solving.
• Driving team and business unit goals. 
• Scheduling of production.
• Coordinating manpower, and vacation coverage to meet production needs.
• Conflict resolution under Warehouse Manager guidance.
• Monitoring attendance, breaks, and identification of problem patterns.
• Drive efficiency improvements with support of Warehouse Manager.
• Manage team performance and perform annual reviews.
• Provide constructive feedback to management regarding business environment.
• Involvement in both new and agency employee hiring, training, and cross training.
• Other tasks functions as deemed necessary by Warehouse Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associates degree or in pursuit of Associates degree preferred.
• Previous experience in assembly or manufacturing required.
  • Previous line lead and or team lead experience preferred.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to motivate and coach a group of team members to achieve company, business unit, and team goals.
• Successful record of building positive relationships with co-workers and management.
• Strong verbal, written, and communication skills
• Commitment to teamwork.
• Self-Accountable, Self-Disciplined, and reliable nature.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude.
• Previous training experience.
• Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills – Microsoft Office experience preferred.
• Promote and model safety and quality
• MRD experience and material ordering preferred.
• Ability to read and understand assembly drawings and bill of material.
• Good manual dexterity required.
• Overtime may be required, including weekends.
• Must be able to stand for up to 12 hours per day and lift up to 50lbs. 

Additional Information

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, ITW  does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other categories protected by federal, state or local laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability Information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines..

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.