Assistant Operations Manager

Job Description

As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike. Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps our customers coming back to work with us!

If you are seeking to be a part of a family, this is the place for you!

Maersk Warehousing and Distribution USA LLC handles end-to-end warehousing and distribution logistics needs utilizing our strategic network of storage facilities. Our facilities are capable of receiving, storing, processing and dispatching cargo, so we can build flexibility and resilience into the supply chain process. Our integrated solutions allow us to be prepared for supply chain risks, so we can plan distribution to better achieve lead time and goals despite unexpected conditions. Our extensive experience, connections, and deep expertise across different sectors, industries, and transportation modes, means we can be counted on for process excellence that will save time and money.

Summary

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers concerned with ordering, receiving, storing, inventorying, issuing, and shipping materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and parts, in stockroom, warehouse, or yard by performing the following duties.

Shift- 2nd ​M-F 230pm to 1130pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following

• Other duties may be assigned.
• Reviews inbound appointment log and open order report each day in order to plan work activities.
• Plans inbound and out bound schedules accordingly to meet customer metrics.
• Determines staffing needs based on work load and schedules staff accordingly.
• Assigns workers to specific duties based on work load and shipping schedules.
• Reviews and updates operational procedures as necessary and ensures they are communicated to and understood
• by the warehouse associates.
• Tracks productivity and qualifies performance by individual, function, and department.
• Works with Inventory Control to ensure the highest level of inventory accuracy possible.
• Manages payroll of department.
• Advises employees on handling of items received, stored, and shipped; methods and use of equipment in
• handling, storing, maintaining, and shipping stock; and related problems.
• Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and
• recommends remedial actions to resolve discrepancies.
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow.
• Issues written and oral instructions.
• Ensures that proper safety procedures are followed.
• Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises 20+ employees in the area of Operations. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in
• accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring,
• and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and
• disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Competencies
• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides
• recognition for results.
• Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes
• responsibility for subordinates' activities; Is available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops
• subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external);

• Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve
• supervisory skills.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and
• explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely
• decisions.

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect
• and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through
• on commitments.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond
• guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions;
• Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time
• or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Qualifications 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.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or
• training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple
• correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to
• customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions,
• and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram
• form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Excel Spreadsheet software and
• MS Word Processing software and MS Outlook.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Spanish is helpful, but not necessary.
• 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. While performing the duties of this
• Job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms;
• climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally
• required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10
• pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
• depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
• employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
• made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work
• environment is usually moderate.

Company Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k + Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
• And more!

Pay Range:

$66,560 - $70,304.00 *

The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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