Weee Assistant Operations Manager responsible for managing 2nd shift outbound warehouse operations including Dry and Fresh/Frozen at Hodgkin's fulfillment center. Drives throughput, operational efficiency, and frontline leadership development.
Responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Operations Manager to own 2nd shift Outbound Warehouse Operations (Dry and Fresh/Frozen) at our Hodgkin's fulfillment center. Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, this role directly manages a team driving daily throughput against targets while building a stronger frontline leadership bench. Your goal will be to increase operational efficiency, raise the floor of frontline leadership, and ensure a safe environment.
Own 2nd shift Outbound execution end-to-end, with primary focus on Dry and Fresh/Frozen operations, driving throughput against daily targets
Maintain outbound distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures
Evaluate performance metrics to ensure quality delivery and cost-efficient work-flow processes
Managing frontline teams in a high-volume, fast-paced fulfillment environment and comfortable coaching the team
Comply with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements by understanding and studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions
Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols
Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement
Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
Complete warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Qualification
Proficient computer skillsAble to work 2nd shift consistently
Required
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in warehouse/fulfillment operations
2+ years of experience in a supervisory or management role
Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience, including KPI/productivity tracking
Proficient computer skills, including Excel and reporting tools
Able to work 2nd shift consistently
Preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Six Sigma / Lean process improvement exposure preferred
Experience helping scale a growing distribution center preferred
OSHA certification or project management certification a plus
