Assistant Manager, Distribution Center Operations

We are a growing company with high demand for our products and services, so we're adding new positions! UA Brands' global operations are supported by our high-volume warehouse/distribution center located right outside of Atlanta, Georgia in Lithia Springs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages and optimizes our facilities maintenance contracts, negotiates facility pricing for supplies and is responsible for operational projects.
• Proactively monitors and strives to maintain high levels of customer care, quality, accuracy, and process consistency in the maintenance of the facility.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvement. Assists leadership implementing strategies and practices to ensure facility maintenance is upkept.
• Responsible to cover management duties for all vacant management roles in the organization.
• Must be available to work some weekends and holidays as business needs permit.

Required Skill:

• Detail oriented and can multi-task a variety of issues.
• Must have the ability to prioritize work and ensure that they follow the goals and directives of the company.
• Must be highly competent at analyzing issues, identifying root causes, developing alternative solutions and managing projects to conclusion.
• Strong MS Office and internet abilities.
• Ability to deal with various personality types, assess and move forward with a customized solution.
• Clear understanding of operational efficiencies and how they pertain to corporate goals.
• Strong management and customer relationship skills.
• Able to work in a highly dynamic environment with a proven ability to balance competing demands and priorities.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration/Management, Logistics Management, Industrial Enginerring.

Experience:

• 1 - 3 years relevant experience and proven success in a manager's role.
• 1 - 3 years Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and opportunities.
• 1 - 3 years of experience managing people and processes effectively.
• 1 - 3 years Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to listen in order to uncover challenges that customers may be experiencing. Individual must be highly self-motivated and self-disciplined with the ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must repeatedly lift, push, and/or pull up to 25 pounds.
• The distribution center is subject to loud noise levels due to mechanical equipment.
• The distribution center is subject to moderate noise levels due to business office equipment (printers and computers).

PLENTY OF BENEFITS TOO

UA BRANDS offers a full range of benefits, allowing you the opportunity to customize a benefits package that addresses both your health and financial needs.

• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pharmacy Coverage
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program - support for everyday challenges
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching - Save for your future
• Short & Long Term Disability - Company Paid
• Accident, Hospital Care and Critical Illness Insurance - Protect your Income
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off - Life Balance
• Volunteer Time Off - Make an Impact
• Employee Discount Program
• Referral Program - Get paid to work with Friends
• Free work "uniform" tops provided
• Regular Social Activities and Events - Mandatory Fun
• See more of the benefits we offer

UA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

As an employee of any UA Brands division, you will be part of an established and dynamic organization. We believe that success starts from within, and we are seeking individuals who thrive in an environment that encourages and supports self-management. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at UA Brands will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. UA Brands does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. UA Brands will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

We are a Drug-Free Workplace.

Our distribution center is located at 777 Douglas Hill Road, Suite 100, Lithia Springs, GA 30122; we are NOT on the Marta line.