Assistant Warehouse Manager

Overview

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Are you ready to join a company that’s pushing the limits of design, innovation, and sustainability? HMTX Industries, headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, serves a diverse range of construction and renovation markets with flooring products that set the bar for quality, performance, and design. From your home, to work and everywhere in between, HMTX is helping make life more beautiful. This is a hands-on role where your ability to lead, troubleshoot, and implement LEAN principles will directly impact our operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

We are looking for an Assistant Warehouse Manager (AWM) to lead the safe, efficient, and effective movement of inventory throughout our Distribution Center. Under the direction of the DC Manager, you will be the key operational leader responsible for optimizing product flow, managing day-to-day personnel, and championing a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

• Lead and develop Distribution (W&D) employees and staffing agency workers; oversee daily workflow and assignments to meet business demands and minimize waste.
• Conduct timely performance evaluations and handle employee discipline in accordance with company policy.
• Plan staffing levels with the DC Manager to align with daily and seasonal volume.
• Champion safety compliance with all company rules, procedures, and OSHA regulations.
• Monitor loading and unloading processes, coach safe and ergonomic movements, and provide feedback on productivity.
• Ensure warehouse equipment is safely maintained and operators are trained to operate all machinery, including forklifts.
• Collaborate with Office and Warehouse teams to determine root causes of customer complaints and recommend operational procedure changes for resolution.
• Expedite priority (hot rush) orders efficiently without disrupting the normal flow of operations.
• Support proper inventory control procedures and assist with cycle counts and error correction.
• Prepare, analyze, and present operational reports and data to leadership, offering suggestions for continuous improvements.

• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams with strong supervisory and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Prior experience with LEAN warehouse principles and/or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated success in implementing process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to drive and train personnel on the safe operation of forklifts and other warehouse machinery.
• Thorough knowledge of warehouse safety procedures, logistics, and OSHA Regulations.
• Extensive knowledge and proficiency with Warehouse Management Software (WMS) and inventory systems.
• Strong technical proficiency in MS Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• A College degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong ability to anticipate and solve problems (troubleshooting) and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Wholesale Building Materials