Assistant Warehouse Manager  

2075 Corporate Circle, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703  

Compensation: $23-25/hour  

Reports to: Warehouse Manager  

Day shift initially (7 am Start), moving to Noon to 9 PM 

Background Required:  3 years warehouse experience and some experience leading projects or teams  

Headline: Sun Auto Tire & Service is the fastest growing, top-10 independent tire dealer in the US with 450+ stores operating under multiple brands. We've been nominated a "Best Place to Work" and are a leading provider of vehicle after-market tires and repair services. We are increasing our footprint rapidly through both organic growth and acquisitions and seek candidates who are looking for a long-term career path and capable of growing into roles of greater responsibility.  

Position Summary  

The Assistant Warehouse Manager will report to Warehouse manager and be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of our Cape Girardeau warehouse. This includes all processes related to receiving, storing, and distributing inventory. Daily warehouse activities include inbound and outbound shipping, labeling, and storing parts, picking work orders, verifying accurate inventory counts, and ensuring that we always achieve our delivery goals. The ideal candidate will have an automotive background and some leadership experience. Currently we have a team of 30-40 with a fleet of 25 trucks and a 100K square foot facility, but we are growing!  

Responsibilities  

• Manage the daily activities of the 100K square foot facility, including all shipping and receiving functions  

• Supervise, train and mentor warehouse employees.  

• Participate in hiring as needed 

• Ensure that all employees are trained on safe work practices and that those safe work practices are followed to support a safe work environment  

• Ensure priorities, goals, and deadlines and SLAs are met or exceeded at all times   

• Monitor in-stock positions and react to inventory needs to ensure store delivery schedules are met  

• Receive shipments, log into inventory, and maintain inventory levels through consistent audits  

• Develop and maintain inventory/security controls to prevent shrinkage/loss  

• Assist in accurately pulling, filling, packing, and staging orders  

• Organize shipment priorities and stage orders in uniform fashion for ease of loading and verification  

• Assist with the loading of delivery trucks  

• Participate in managing driver-related issues including drug screens & licensing and handles fleet issues including DOT compliance  

• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area as well as maintaining the warehouse in a safe, secure, and organized manner  

• Manage Safety and HAZMAT compliance for the facility  

• Processes returns accurately and in a timely manner  

• Order uniforms, wheels and lug nuts and other items if necessary  

• Pay certain warehouse specific bills  

• Help schedule building maintenance  

• Ensure all equipment is stored and secured at the end of day  

• Ensure preventative maintenance on fleet vehicles and warehouse equipment  

• Maintain proficiency in computerized systems and other technologies and ensure teammates are trained accordingly  

• Additional duties as assigned 

Requirements  

• 3+ years of warehouse experience  
• Leadership experience

• Automotive parts and tires experience is a plus  

• Delivery operations experience and knowledge of warehousing systems  

• The ability to communicate effectively with the team and management  

• Able to work independently while making decisions and optimizing processes for efficiency and accuracy  

• Strong MS Office skills  

• Experience with warehouse inventory software, Motive and Paycom and Cintas  

• Ability to work at heights and regularly move and lift up to 100 pounds  

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal  

• Need to be able to operate a manual vehicle  

• Prior forklift experience preferred  

• Will need to have a flexible schedule and be able to work some Saturdays.  

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Benefits  

At Sun Auto we recognize that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs as well as:  

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance  

• Health Savings Account with Company Contribution  

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match  

• Paid Vacation and Sick Days  

• Employee Discounts  

• Educational Assistance  

• Company Paid Life Insurance  

• Company Paid Short-Term Disability  

• Long-Term Disability Insurance  

Sun Auto Tire & Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.