Webstaurant Store, Inc.

WebstaurantStore is hiring! We are opening a brand-new, 1.1m square foot distribution facility close to Ellabell, Georgia - and we are looking for experienced, people-oriented leaders to join our team and contribute to the start-up of the operation. If you love a fresh environment and a have a passion for people, this may be the position for you!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Inventory Control Manager is responsible for managing and leading a team of individuals to accomplish our inventory goals and satisfy customer demand to the best of our ability. This role is challenged to develop new tools and resources that increase productivity and support the growth of our business. This position will build and maintain extensive knowledge of the various procedures and operations protocols while developing and implementing improvements that increase efficiencies and customer satisfaction

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervise up to 40-50 associates, including team leads

Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly metrics for assigned departments; identify and resolve operating issues as needed, including support of corrective actions and progressive discipline process

Assist in creating SOPs and environments that support operating procedures

Actively engage in “MBWA” or managing by walking around and serve as a role model of company culture

Identify internal/external projects for continued development

Assist in planning and prioritizing projects and create documentation surrounding processes

Interact with employees regularly to promote a high level of engagement and ensure all safety regulations / rules are followed

Assist in creating and maintaining all local level reporting needs for inbound/outbound operations

Maintain a high level of operating knowledge and positive employee relations

Analyze opportunities for improvement including productivity growth, cost reduction, damage mitigation, and increased process efficiency

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience-in-training and development role; experience working with a large group of non-exempt employees preferred

Associate degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience working in a distribution or manufacturing environment preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

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

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Occasional activities may involve exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The passage of employees through the work area is average and normal