Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager

At BWT Logistics, we do more than move freight. We move businesses forward. As a leading provider of transportation, warehousing, and third-party logistics (3PL) solutions, we deliver reliable, customized services that help our customers navigate today's complex and fast-paced supply chain environment. With operations across the United States, BWT Logistics specializes in long-haul and short-haul transportation, warehousing, distribution, freight brokerage, and logistics management.

Our flexible, customer-focused approach allows us to develop tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of every customer while maintaining high standards of service, safety, and operational excellence.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in transportation, warehousing, distribution, or logistics operations, including supervisory or leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage day-to-day operational priorities.
• Working knowledge of warehouse safety requirements, operational procedures, and applicable transportation regulations.
• Experience monitoring productivity, labor, quality, safety, and service performance.
• Strong communication, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and warehouse, transportation, or inventory management systems.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs.
• Valid authorization to work in the United States.

• Associate or bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, operations management, or a related field.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Manager, Operations Supervisor, Warehouse Supervisor, or similar logistics leadership role.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and inventory control systems.
• OSHA, forklift, APICS, or other relevant safety, logistics, or supply chain certifications.
• Experience supporting high-volume warehouse or transportation operations.
• Leadership training or professional development in employee management, process improvement, or operational excellence.
• Bilingual communication skills.

• Assist the Operations/Site Manager with the overall day-to-day management of warehouse and transportation operations.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to supervisors, leads, drivers, warehouse employees, and other operational staff as applicable.
• Coordinate daily staffing and workflow to meet productivity, service, quality, and customer requirements.
• Monitor operational performance, including productivity, attendance, labor utilization, safety, inventory accuracy, and service levels.
• Coach employees and supervisors on performance expectations, safety procedures, company policies, and operational standards.
• Partner with management and Human Resources to address attendance, performance, conduct, and other employee relations matters.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, OSHA requirements, transportation regulations, customer requirements, and established operating procedures.
• Conduct or support safety meetings, pre-shift meetings, operational audits, and workplace inspections.
• Investigate and document operational incidents, safety concerns, inventory discrepancies, service failures, and other workplace issues.
• Assist with employee onboarding, training, cross-training, and development to ensure appropriate staffing and operational coverage.
• Review schedules and labor needs and make adjustments based on workload, customer volume, absences, and operational priorities.
• Monitor inventory movement, shipping and receiving activity,…