Assistant Warehouse Manager

The Parts Authority

Assistant Warehouse Manager at Parts Authority leading warehouse operations and team management. Overseeing logistics, inventory management, and ensuring efficient distribution processes.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 per hourWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Warehouse Manager and assists in all activities relating to warehouse operations for the assigned location, including implementation of strategic departmental initiatives and meaningful metrics to effectively manage, perform, and monitor all aspects of warehousing, logistics, and inventory management.
Act as facility manager in the absence of the primary Warehouse Manager;
Supervise Outbound and Inbound Warehouse Managers when necessary
Verify customer service goals are continuously met
Help receive, analyze and react to daily status reports across all distribution center functional areas
Facilitate routing of deliveries to customers and stores to find the most efficient route.
Plan routes for shuttles that travel between (hub) warehouses and stores (spokes)
Aid in the analyzing of data on deliveries and transportation between hub warehouse and stores and recommend/implement improvements
Communicate and collaborate effort of ensuring dock to stock for most lines within 72 hours
Audit and adjust processes and oversee employee productivity metrics
Formulate and enforce picking goals for each area/zone of the warehouse
Work with purchasing to develop and implement procedures for unloading orders from vendors and stocking them on our shelves
Ensure trucks/trailers are efficiently and accurately loaded/unloaded to support the efficient movement of goods and materials to their destinations to fulfill commitment to our customers and support sales objectives
Work with dispatchers and outbound production team to enhance customer service via delivery vehicles
Lead and supervise a team of managers to include supervision of Outbound and Inbound Warehouse Managers in absence of the primary Warehouse Manager
Recommend adjustments for staffing across multi-functional platforms when timelines are in jeopardy and plan staffing/workflow according to dynamic market changes
Assist in assigning staff to individual warehouse jobs, and help develop and implement improvements in job staffing, including incorporating time studies.
Identify, motivate, mentor and develop high performers
Train, develop and motivate all team members
Provide valuable and actionable feedback to team members during review periods and ongoing for consistent team growth.
Hold team members accountable to high productivity metrics; coach for improvement as needed.
Oversee operations
Provide guidance and recommendations to warehouse manager on warehouse budget, operating expenses and project capital expenditures (as necessary)
Reinforce 5S warehouse principles are administered and followed on a routine basis
Support a meticulous standard for cleanliness, organization, and safety throughout the warehouse
Foster a safe working environment.
Reassure that safety and compliance practices meet DOT and OSHA standards
Frequently communicate with warehouse manager and when necessary executive level management
Manage carrier (FedEx, UPS, USPS, etc.) and local (contract) delivery relationships
Maintain and promote workplace safety
Securing and transferring cash or other assets.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five (5) years demonstrated expertise in supply chain, logistics, and high volume, time sensitive distribution required
HS diploma required; Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience with WMS/inventory management system, RF technology and conveyor technology
Experience in tracking metrics, including key performance indicators such as inbound/outbound productivity
Must have excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to develop summary graphs, tables, pivot tables, and other reports using PowerPoint, Excel (V-Lookups) and Word
Must possess ability to multi-task and adjust to dynamic order flow fluctuations as needed
Must be a self-starter and possess the ability to identify areas drifting behind in production and proactively take action to get back on track
Strong skills and experience in team/personnel management
Must possess outstanding customer relations skills
Experience in internet e-fulfilment is a plus
Knowledge of automotive parts preferred
Forklift, Hazmat and OSHA Certifications preferred, required upon hire
Clean/ valid driver’s license preferred
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated drive to achieve results
Ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds, stand/ walk for up to 10 hours, able to squat, bend and reach, able to climb and descend stairs safely (applies to locations with stairs)
Ability to work powered equipment (forklift, cherry picker etc)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Coverage
Pharmacy Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Basic Life and AD&D
Short Term Disability Coverage
Voluntary Short Term Disability Coverage
Voluntary Long Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account
Health Reimbursement Account
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
ID Theft Insurance
Legal Plan Insurance
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Holidays, Sick and Vacation
Profit Sharing/401 (k) Plan
Employee Discounts on Merchandise

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Hard Skills & Tools

Inventory ManagementData AnalysisPerformance Metrics TrackingMicrosoft Office SuitePowerPoint ReportingExcel (V-Lookups)Forklift OperationConveyor TechnologyRF TechnologyTime Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem-SolvingMotivational LeadershipAdaptabilityCustomer Service Orientation

Certifications

Forklift CertificationHazmat CertificationOSHA Certification