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Assistant Facilities Manager
Detroit, Michigan, United States (On-site)
We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Assistant Facilities Manager to support daily operations, lead teams, optimize performance, and ensure exceptional service delivery in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
This role serves as a key member of the leadership team, supporting operational objectives while fostering a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in managing daily warehouse operations, including inventory control, sequencing, pick and pack activities, and material flow support.
Support staffing, scheduling, and workforce planning to ensure customer and operational requirements are consistently met.
Monitor productivity, quality, inventory accuracy, and safety performance metrics, implementing corrective actions as needed.
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and hourly team members to drive engagement, accountability, and operational excellence.
Partner with customer representatives to maintain service levels, address operational concerns, and support production requirements.
Identify, develop, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance.
Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and all safety and regulatory standards.
Analyze operational data and performance trends to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist in preparing and reviewing operational reports, KPIs, and performance metrics for leadership.
Support inventory accuracy initiatives and oversee adherence to warehouse management processes and procedures.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of leadership experience in warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, or supply chain operations, preferably within a fast-paced production environment.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and team development skills.
Proven ability to analyze operational data, identify improvement opportunities, and drive business results.
Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), inventory control systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
Experience supporting automotive operations, including sequencing and Just-in-Time (JIT) processes.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience working with OEM customers and customer-driven operations.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and customer service.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting high-volume warehousing or production support operations.
Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement training.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and customer-facing operational initiatives.
Strong understanding of inventory management and material flow processes.
- Industry
- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
