Assistant Operations Manager in Forest Park
Job DescriptionJob Description
Assistant Operations Manager
Location: Forest Park, GA
Salary range: 90K – 110K (based on education and experience) + 20% bonus potential
A well-established food company is looking for a hands-on Assistant Operations Manager to lead a fast-paced warehouse operation supporting both raw ingredient receiving and finished goods shipping. This is a floor-based leadership role managing a team a small team. The right person earns respect by showing up, working alongside the team, and driving accountability through presence, not from behind a desk.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of 15 employees across shipping and receiving operations, including performance management, coaching, and day-to-day accountability
- Oversee fast-paced receiving, ensuring accurate and timely intake of perishable materials
- Issue materials to work orders and support production with timely, accurate deliveries from the receiving side
- Maintain inventory accuracy for perishables and finished goods across dry, cooler, and freezer storage areas
- Manage truck scheduling and coordination on the shipping side
- Oversee finished goods inventory and ensure outbound orders are fulfilled accurately and on time
- Coordinate with customer service on shipping schedules, priorities, and issue resolution
- Operate the forklift and work on the floor alongside the team as needed
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and OSHA compliance standards throughout the warehouse
- Monitor key metrics and drive continuous improvement across both shipping and receiving functions
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent hands-on warehouse and distribution experience
- 3+ years of supervisory or management experience in a warehouse or distribution environment
- Receiving experience is required
- Food, perishable, or food manufacturing experience ; strong candidates from other industries will be considered
- ERP system and Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint experience
- Hands-on Forklift experience required, Forklift certified
- Hands-on leadership style with a track record of earning team respect on the floor
This is a role for someone who leads by example, stays connected to the operation, and knows how to build trust with a diverse team. If that describes you, apply now and let's talk.
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Company DescriptionThe team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm. We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most.
With 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change.
At JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process. Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and supply chain positions has never been easier.Company DescriptionThe team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm. We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most.\r\n\r\nWith 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change.\r\n\r\nAt JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process. Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and supply chain positions has never been easier.