Assistant General Manager

Tellworks Logistics, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with locations throughout the United States, is a leading provider of supply chain services. Our company offers warehouse and logistics services as well as value added services and supply chain consulting for companies who depend on service excellence and require a personalized, rather than one-size-fits-all, approach to their materials management requirements.

In conjunction with affiliated companies Makt-Trans Freight and AIMSPlus+ Software who provide transportation services and warehouse management system solutions respectively, Tellworks Logistics is uniquely positioned to streamline logistics and inventory operations using advanced technology to create measurable value for our customers and tremendous growth opportunities for our associates.

Tellworks Logistics is a rapidly growing logistics company known for its entrepreneurial spirit and agility. We are seeking a seasoned warehouse and operations leader, ready to hit the ground running. This role provides a unique opportunity for the right candidate to wield substantial influence in the success and growth of our organization.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and managing a comprehensive strategy for the facility by shaping requirements, assessing deliverables and utilizing resources to help eliminate process problems
• Drives continuous improvements to safety, quality, cost and delivery while growing and expanding capabilities within the warehouse
• Review and prepare any action plans while ensuring productivity, quality and customer service standards are met
• Responsible for the production and sequencing operations of the entire plant/shift
• Must be an on-the-production floor leader, observing, analyzing, questioning, discussing, teaching, learning and leading others to continually improve operational performance.
• Ensures all new employees are properly on-boarded, completing required paperwork and following a structured training schedule
• Acts as a role model for the department in support of corporate mission, vision, and values

Expectations

• Committed to Truth, Trust, and Integrity
• Committed to achieving world-class performance standards
• High level of dedication, loyalty, and commitment to the plant team.
• Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations
• Excellent talent management and team building skills
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours

Qualifications and Experience

• 10 years leadership experience in a managing a high daily volume facility
• 10 years' progressive experience and demonstrated success as a supervisor/shift manager/operations manager
• 5 years of project management
• Lean Six Sigma Experience and Continuous Process Improvement knowledge and experience preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k