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About the Role

The Assistant Warehouse Manager supports the Warehouse Manager in overseeing daily warehouse operations at a high-volume beer distribution facility. This role helps lead a union workforce to ensure efficient product handling, accurate inventory management, timely order fulfillment, and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing day-to-day warehouse operations including receiving, storage, replenishment, picking, and shipping of products.
• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and support to union warehouse employees, ensuring adherence to work rules, performance standards, and safety policies.
• Monitor order accuracy and inventory control processes to ensure product quality and minimize loss, breakage, and mis-picks.
• Partner with the Warehouse Manager to implement operational improvements that enhance efficiency, productivity, and service levels.
• Coordinate labor scheduling, staffing, and overtime in compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and DOT requirements.
• Participate in training programs for new hires and ongoing development of staff.
• Act as the point of contact for union workforce issues, escalating concerns to the Warehouse Manager and HR as needed.
• Support cross-departmental coordination with delivery, sales, and procurement to ensure seamless operations.
• Assist in managing warehouse equipment, maintenance schedules, and vendor service needs.
• Prepare and analyze operational reports to track KPIs such as productivity, safety incidents, and order accuracy.
• Step in for the Warehouse Manager when absent, ensuring uninterrupted warehouse operations.
• Managing, training, developing and regular work with time for all direct reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3+ years of warehouse or distribution operations experience; beverage, food, or consumer goods industry preferred.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience in a unionized environment strongly preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business requires.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory control, and material handling equipment.
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team while fostering a respectful, collaborative environment.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Location

• Warehouse/plant environment

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 3+ years of warehouse or distribution operations experience
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $70,000.00-$75,000.00

Benefits

• Generous employee benefits package
• Eligible to receive a discretionary bonus

About the Company

• At Manhattan Beer and Beverage Distributors, our vision is to be the leading beer distributor in the market.
• Hard work, grit and a “can do” spirit are our hallmarks.
• We couldn’t do what we do without our team. Not only do we want to develop our brands and our business, we want to develop our people, making Manhattan Beer and Beverage Distributors a great place to work.
• It doesn’t matter how large we get, we’ll always be family. For this reason, we are committed to your success, coaching and development.
• Our business is growing and we need smart and talented people like you to help us get where we want to be!