Assistant Warehouse Manager Job at MAGNA-TILES®, Bolingbrook, IL

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  • MAGNA-TILES®
  • Bolingbrook, IL

Job Description

Position Summary

MAGNA-TILES® is seeking an experienced Assistant Warehouse Manager to join our growing team! As the #1 Magnetic Building Sets brand in the U.S. [1] , we’re experiencing tremendous growth and looking to welcome a new teammate to help us further scale and optimize our fulfillment warehouse.

As the Assistant Warehouse Manager, you’ll take ownership of day-to-day warehouse operations for our rapidly growing company. This role is critical to ensure all orders are shipped on time and accurately. We expect this role to be a leader in maintaining a clean, safe, organized, and efficient warehouse. The position will report to the Director of Operations and will work alongside the current Assistant Warehouse Manager.

Our purpose is simple: to promote Meaningful Play. We’ve maintained an entrepreneurial, pioneering spirit throughout the brand’s rich 25+ year history. Our Company culture today is fun and fast-paced, collaborative and casual, creative and can-do. We’re looking for our new teammate to embody those qualities too!

About The Opportunity

Warehouse Operations:

  • Oversee all warehouse functions including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory management for our wholesale and DTC customers.
  • Ensure all wholesale routing guidelines are followed and all orders are shipped on time and in-full.
  • Lead warehouse personnel, delegate responsibilities, and train associates on processes and equipment.

Safety Regulations:

  • Adhere to safety regulations outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Organization.
  • Assist with the creation of safety training materials and lead safety meetings.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse within 6S standards.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings throughout the supply chain.
  • Implement best practices and driving efficiency initiatives, documentation of SOPs, and providing best in class training.

Risk Management:

  • Identify and mitigate operational risks, such as transportation delays, labor gaps, and inventory shortages, to minimize impact on business operations

Performance Management:

  • Assist with developing KPIs and metrics to track operational performance, analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement, and report findings to management.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including order processing, demand planning, and sales to align operational strategies with overall business objectives.

Desired Experience & Skills

  • 5+ years of experience in similar role(s).
  • Proven operation experience within the consumer-packaged goods industry, including a solid understanding of operational flows, inventory management, Wholesale and DTC fulfillment, and logistics.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills. Ability to motivate and guide warehouse staff.
  • Proficiency in WMS and ERP systems (we utilize Logiwa.io as WMS and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central as our ERP).
  • Strong interpersonal skills to train and assist warehouse associates.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Aptitude to analyze issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Required to operate forklifts, reach trucks, and other material handling equipment.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, and move for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to lift or move items up to 50 pounds.

MAGNA-TILES Offers

  • A competitive base salary and annual bonus plan.
  • Benefits package includes health/dental, vacation, 401K matching and product discounts.
  • A fun, caring, flexible and overall amazing place to work!

About MAGNA-TILES

Designed for little kids and adults with big imaginations, the MAGNA-TILES brand is a pioneer in magnetic construction, designed to provide hands-on learning, promote interest in STEAM concepts and provide countless hours of screen-free fun. Introduced in 1997, MAGNA-TILES is the best-known brand of magnetic tiles today and can be found in classrooms and playrooms across the world. Check out our website to learn more ()!

[1] Per 2024 POS data released by Circana (fka The NPD Group)

Job Tags

Casual work, Flexible hours,

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