Overview

Location: Jessup, PA

Status: Full time, Salary Exempt

Annual Salary:  DOE

OVERVIEW

WPS is seeking an experienced Assistant Warehouse Manager to support the Warehouse Manager at our  new and increasingly busy regional distribution center in Jessup, PA. This facility handles tires and non-conveyable items for motorcycles and ATV equipment. This position is a key support “hands on” role in all aspects of warehouse operations and distribution activities, including facilities management; hiring; training and mentoring; inventory requisitioning; receiving operations; storing, stocking and merchandising operations; and all outbound operations.

We are looking for a candidate with highly developed leadership and management skills, resolute standards of personal and business ethics and professional standards of conduct, a person who can communicate effectively with a wide range of team members and personalities, including those with high levels of authority and scope.

If you like working with a diverse talent pool, are driven to find innovative solutions to varied business and operational challenges, enjoy being a hands-on leader who leads by example, and you are someone who aims for standards of excellence at every level and are driven to succeed, this is the opportunity for you!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides necessary leadership and operational support to the Warehouse Manager to maintain the following aspects in our distribution center:

  • Receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations, and enforcing personnel and company operational policies and procedures.
  • Compliance with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising Management on needed actions.
  • Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by enforcing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
  • Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling counts with ERP system.
  • Ensures the physical condition of the warehouse is clean, safe and secure and notifies Management when correction action needs to be taken.
  • Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
  • Provides leadership and coordinates all activities of the warehouse staff to receive and ship products effectively.
  • Maintains warehouse performance results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining team members; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
  • Manages the daily operational functions on all shifts, including planning the shipping/receiving flow, troubleshooting quality issues, handling staffing issues, monitoring customer orders and coordinating training to team members.
  • Develops and revises standard operational and working practices and observes team members to ensure compliance.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Other duties as required.

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • 4-year Bachelors’ Degree PREFERRED, or a combination of some formal education with applicable experience will be considered.
  • 2+ years managing a team of 15+ people in a manufacturing or distribution setting PREFERRED.
  • 2+ years of receiving and bulk storage experience in a 5,000+ SKU environment REQUIRED.
  • 2+ years of Inventory Management experience, which includes RF handheld scanners and internal inventory movement, with forklift operation REQUIRED.
  • 2+ years of experience with order fulfillment, shipping and small parcel/LTL REQUIRED.
  • Experience with Management Systems (AS400 a PLUS) REQUIRED.
  • Strong computer skills for MS Outlook, MS Excel and MS Word REQUIRED.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills REQUIRED.
  • Personal commitment to safety REQUIRED
  • Knowledge of the powersports industry, or being an active powersports enthusiast, A BIG PLUS.

COMPANY CULTURE

Love the great outdoors? Love being a part of a fast-paced, expanding community of passionate outdoor enthusiasts? Well we do too. Our motto is “Work hard. Play hard”. As one of the fastest growing wholesale distributors of aftermarket powersports parts, apparel and accessories, we believe in working hard and playing harder. We sell fun products, delivering to a nationwide network of dealers from multiple warehouse locations around the country. Beyond our enthusiasm for the powersports industry, Western Power Sports is committed to the lives of our employees and provides a comprehensive package of benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision Reimbursement, Life and Supplemental insurance; 401K and ROTH 401K with 100% company match to 3%; Vacation, Sick and Hospital paid time off; competitive pay and an exciting work experience!

**Any offer of employment subject to successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screen**

About Western Power Sports

COMPANY CULTURE

At Western Power Sports, our motto is "Work hard. Play hard". We seek individuals who are passionate about life and bring that energy to their careers. As one of the fastest growing wholesale distributors of aftermarket power sports parts, apparel and accessories, we sell fun products to a nationwide network of dealers, shipping from multiple warehouse locations around the country. As a member of our team, you will be exposed to the fast-paced power sports environment, which has experienced booming expansion over recent years. We offer competitive pay and benefits coupled with a satisfying work experience and the potential for personal and professional growth.
Beyond our enthusiasm for the power sports industry, Western Power Sports is committed to the lives of our employees. We provide a comprehensive package of benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision Reimbursement, Life and Supplemental insurance; 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with 100% company match up to 3%; paid Vacation, Sick and Hospital time; competitive pay and an exciting work experience.