Distribution Center Assistant Manager | Lake Forest
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- 25 Empire Dr Ste 100 Lake Forest, CA 92630
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 4 years of working experience in warehousing, logistics, and/or other related fields
- Ability to lead and supervise employees; must have the ability to communicate, both actively, and proactively
- Forklift certification
- Knowledge of modern warehousing techniques including logistics, special handling/storage requirements, and shipping alternatives
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed to objectives without supervision; ability to handle and resolve recurring problems
- Must be willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as workload dictates
- Physical requirements (lifting, etc.): The ability to lift 50 lbs.
Nice to have
- High school diploma
Full description
ABOUT ALBERT USTER IMPORTS
Albert Uster Imports, Inc. (“AUI”) is a privately held gourmet food company headquartered in the Washington, DC area (Gaithersburg, MD) with warehouse locations in Kansas City, Las Vegas, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Gurnee and Gaithersburg. AUI falls under the Vestar Capital Partners portfolio with affiliate organization, Roland Foods, LLC.
Founded in 1968, the company offers over 1,400 products from around the world. We serve leading hotels, restaurants, casinos, cruise lines, airlines, and manufacturers with innovative, high quality products and solutions to their most demanding culinary challenges. We operate a network of distribution centers across the U.S. and serve select international markets as well. AUI has a national direct selling organization of over 60 sales professionals and a staff of culinary experts (chefs and food scientists) adept at custom product solutions.
*Albert Uster Imports Inc. is proud to offer a competitive performance-based bonus structure during employment. The monthly bonuses will be based on the achievement of key performance indicators and the overall performance of the business. *
ABOUT THE ROLE
Albert Uster Imports is in search of an Assistant Distribution Center Manager in our Lake Forest Warehouse. The Assistant Manager will assist the Distribution Center Manager (DCM) with all aspects of the warehouse day-to-day operations of the facility, including Shipping, Receiving, Inventory Management, and Customer Service. The individual in this role will work to meet established metrics for all areas of the warehouse operation. They will be responsible for the overall training and development of the DC Team Members and will constantly work toward cost reduction through increased efficiency and innovation. The Assistant Manager must be able to manage the Distribution Center operations in its entirety in the absence of the DCM.
RESPONSIBILITIES Warehouse Management
- Assures warehouse expenses are managed within budget (freight spend and supplies)
- Manages the overall warehouse and facility to the Company’s satisfaction
- Assist the Distribution Center Manager with all facilities related issues, to include periodic inspections
Warehouse Physical Facility & Perimeter Management
- Maintains security of inventories
- Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment both within the warehousing area, dock areas, reefers and freezers and around the perimeter of the building, ensuring proper sweeping, mopping, and trash pickup
- Ensures conformance to and compliance with governmental regulations
- Conducts daily inspection of the warehouse work areas and corrects/reports findings