Assistant Warehouse Manager
Location: Linden NJ
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Beauty / Skincare Import & Distribution
Job Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Assistant Warehouse Manager to support daily warehouse operations in a fast-growing beauty distribution company. This role is responsible for supervising staff, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring efficient shipping, receiving, and storage of goods.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to step into a leadership role—working closely with both warehouse staff and management to keep operations running smoothly and on schedule.
Core Responsibilities
- Production & Operations Management:
- Assist in managing daily production, assembly, packing, scheduling, and workflow to meet company goals and deadlines
- Inventory Control:
- Oversee receiving, storage, and shipping processes; maintain accurate inventory records and coordinate cycle counts to ensure stock and bin accuracy
- Team Leadership:
- Supervise, train, and support warehouse staff; assist with scheduling and performance management while leading by example on the floor
- Safety & Compliance:
- Enforce OSHA and company safety standards; maintain a clean, organized, and secure warehouse environment
- Logistics Coordination:
- Work closely with management to ensure timely and accurate dispatch and receipt of goods across U.S. and Canadian distribution channels
- Equipment Maintenance:
- Ensure warehouse equipment (forklifts, stand-up reach trucks, pallet jacks, scanners, printers) is properly maintained through routine inspections and coordinate repairs when needed
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience:
- 1–3+ years of experience in warehouse operations with supervisory responsibilities
- Equipment Certification:
- 2–5 years operating stand-up reach trucks (certification required or ability to obtain prior to start)
- Leadership:
- Strong team management skills with a hands-on, lead-by-example approach
- Technical Skills:
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), inventory software, and Google Workspace (especially spreadsheets)
- Communication:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish with the ability to supervise/communicate intricate instructions to as many as 40 workers and employees
- Education:
- High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, or related field is a plus
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically active warehouse environment
Why Join Us
- Join a rapidly growing beauty and skincare distribution company
- Opportunity to take on a key leadership role with immediate impact
- Collaborative team environment with growth potential
👉 We are actively hiring—qualified candidates ready to start soon are encouraged to apply.