Assistant Operations Manager
1/19/2026
The Assistant Operations Manager assists in planning, directing, and coordinating operations at distribution centers, ensuring performance and efficiency. This role also involves supervising order fulfillment and maintaining inventory management.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
201-500 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
Description
The Assistant Operations Manager's responsibilities include assisting in the planning, directing, and coordinating the operations of Snavely Forest Products' distribution centers. This position ensures and improves the performance, productivity, and efficiency of departmental and organizational operations. This position will positively motivate all operational employees by setting a strong example through effective leadership skills.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Supervise the order fulfillment process to ensure 100% accuracy on tally, product, and quality specified by the customer
- Inventory management as it relates to operations and the physical movement of products, including, but not limited to: receiving, stock rotation, cycle count, yearly physical inventory counts, and damage reduction
- Support procedural compliance, including, but not limited to, workflow from pick-ticket to signed proof-of-delivery; bill-of-lading to receiver; timecards; trip logs; cycle count information; and all other procedures needed to complete the task
- Train, motivate, and coach shareholders on product knowledge, truck loading, equipment operation, unitizing materials for shipping, and safety standards.
- Maintain a quality control program to eliminate damaged goods through loss prevention training and proper storage, and ensure all trucks are checked for accurate order filling before shipment
- Maintain a Warehouse Management System that efficiently lays out the yard and warehouse space for maximum space efficiency
- Assist in scheduling deliveries effectively and efficiently to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction
- Ensure efficiency and quality of all outbound freight, including route trucks, jobsite delivery trucks, and all specialty deliveries.
- Maintain an ongoing training program to ensure operational effectiveness and employee growth.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Planning and organizing
- Critical decision-making
- Conflict management
- Ability to communicate ideas based on job knowledge and expertise
- Operate at a steady, even pace to promote accuracy and quality of work
- Follow safety expectations set by the company's safety policies
Qualifications:
- Prior Management or supervisory experience preferred
- Experience in logistics, dispatch, and/or warehouse environments
- Knowledge of building materials
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds as needed throughout the day
- Climb, kneel, reach, or bend throughout the day
- Must wear safety gear, such as goggles and gloves, while performing work
- Ability to operate all equipment on site as necessary
Benefits:
- Medical, Vision, Dental, and more through Mutual of Omaha
- Employer-paid benefits: TeleDoc and Hinge Health
- PTO
- 401K and match
- Company ESOP Program
This job description summarizes the nature of work, skills, abilities, and essential functions; it is not a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities.
Snavely Forest Products is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.
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