Assistant Operations Manager (Warehouse/Transportation)
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JOB SUMMARY
Assist the Market Manager as it relates to the daily operations of a storage center within a designated territory. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, directing day-to-day supervision of a storage center and associates, assist the Market Manager in meeting customers’ expectations, and maintaining all OSHA and preventative maintenance programs for the storage center.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure AM SOP compliance for SC Workers
• Dispatch & time-stamping assistance for drivers
• Print IF waybills for day/Check IF waybills for next day
• Coordinate with local & IF drivers throughout day
• Develop efficient plan to pull containers based on needs
• Convert containers for drivers
• Conduct training and provide guidance to SC workers
• Ensure staging for next day/week
• Lead missing container search and water testing activity
• Monitor Samsara Software/Video and report violations to Market Manager
• Complete any other assigned duties (backup EMT, MM, etc)
• Back up Market Manager as needed (rotate Sundays/weekends)
Weekly (Bi-weekly)
• Review and approve payroll each pay cycle due date
• Submit container repair files
• Monitor SC Worker IDP training progress/perform SC worker observations
• Coordinate DEF / Wiper fluid delivery
• Open PARs, interview, onboard & other SC recruiting / hiring activity
Monthly
• Create/Post monthly SC Worker schedule
• Ensure Associate Certification and OSHA compliance
• Maintain consistent inventory of signs, tools, latches, parts etc. and assist with order
• Visit / Inspect all WH and drop yards in the market on a monthly basis/lead warehouse and drop-yard inspection for audit compliance
• Submit KPI & EOM info to MM & corporate support
• Review prior month P&L with TM and finance lead
• Attend Safety training sessions and complete any assigned training
Quarterly
• Participate in Individual Development Planning (IDP) with MM
• Complete Individual Development Planning (IDP) with SCWs
• Lead the coordination of container auctions
• Full QTLY container reconciliation turned into TM for self-audits
• Attend EMT PODZILLA & customer damage field-repair training
MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES
• Typically reports to Market Manager.
• Job IS directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management) Storage Center Workers, Equipment Maintenance Technicians.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience Requirements
• High School diploma required; college degree preferred or a minimum of 1 year of prior management experience.
• Ability to apply and successfully attain CDL Class B License or higher.
• Must maintain a current/valid driver license from the state in which position is assigned.
• Must be able to obtain PODS forklift certification.
• Ability to obtain a valid DOT medical card.
• Mechanical ability essential to identify problems with equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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