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ABOUT US:
SanMar Corporation has been family-owned since 1971. Based in Issaquah, WA, we are an award-winning, national supplier of 21 retail, private label and mill brands. We supply apparel and accessories to screen printers, embroiderers, promotional products distributors, athletic dealers, industrial launderers and more - whether they are outfitting a Fortune 500 corporation or the local bowling team. SanMar's success and growth can be attributed to one thing - outstanding employees who provide superior services and products to our customers. We promote a culture that acknowledges the importance of a healthy work-life balance, recognizing that happy and relaxed employees make better ambassadors for SanMar. We encourage initiative and participation by creating a casual environment that taps your full potential as an employee.
JOB DESCRIPTION (Insert h
Position/Title: Assistant General Manager
Reports To: DC General Manager
Location: Distribution Center
Supervision: Shift Manager(s)/Production Supervisor(s)/Staff
FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt
Grade Level:
Position Summary: The Assistant General Manager contributes to the development and tactical execution of Distribution Center (DC) strategic building objectives. This role will drive all aspects of processes and operations to include, but not limited to planning, organizing, and overseeing the receiving, storage, and shipping functions to ensure a smooth and consistent operation while effectively satisfying customer needs. The Assistant Manager plans and directs DC activity to attain business objectives through cost reduction, productivity improvement, risk mitigation, and strategic compliance.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Foster an environment in which diverse backgrounds are respected and valued.
• Analyze business and performance trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Continue personal growth and development by using tools, resources, and relationships with other leaders.
• Responsive to employee needs, including professionalism, respect, and consideration of others.
• Manages difficult employee situations in a professional manner.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Responsible for maximizing customer experience through the effective coordination of processes and operations throughout the various departments and functions.
• Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of DC operations and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of operations.
• Monitors shipping function from the DC to ensure that products are delivered in an accurate and timely manner.
• Allocate and manage resources according to changing needs and demands.
• Incorporate safety into daily work ethic, team leadership, and DC operations and processes.
• Optimize process efficiency through the use of continuous improvement methodologies and tools to develop and maintain DC operational effectiveness.
• Works closely with peers and employees to improve work relationships, improve the employee experience, increase productivity and improve retention.
• Responsible for supervision of shift managers/supervisors within the DC.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Participates in recruiting efforts by conducting interviews and providing hiring recommendations.
• Contributes to annual performance reviews ensuring professional development and training to enhance team and individual competencies and skill sets. Provide continual feedback on both positive and negative performance.
• Maintain safe, neat, and clean work area by adhering to SanMar safety regulations
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements for Position:

• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to quickly adapt to change in the work environment.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors work to ensure quality.
• Takes personal responsibility for own actions, keeping commitments, and asking for and offering help when needed.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be self-directed and motivated.
• Take initiative to identify and anticipate department needs and make recommendations for implementation.
• Must have exemplary performance regarding attendance, accuracy, and productivity
• Ability to work in high-demand, high-volume environment while meeting deadlines.
• Able to work both independently and within a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Comprehends verbal and written instructions.
• Possess initiative to identify and anticipate needs and make recommendations for implementation.
• Effectively envision, develop, and implement new strategies to address competitive, complex business issues.
• Strong conflict management skills with ability to manage difficult employee situations in a professional manner.
• Effective consulting and coaching skills to enhance operational performance.
• Responsive to employee needs, including professionalism, respect and consideration of others.
• Demonstrated business literacy skills.

Qualifications:

• 2 years in a lead or supervisor position strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• Should be able to read, write, and have sufficient ability to identify colors, sizes, quantity, label and SKU information and verbally communicate with customers.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to walk and stand. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, handle or feel, to pull/push, cart with product, grasp and perform repetitive hand, wrist and arm motions. The employee is frequently required to climb, kneel/squat, bend and carry. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds, and seldom lifts and/or moves up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
Work environment is moderately noisy. The employee is occasionally required to work near conveyor systems. There is exposure to dust and changes in weather conditions. Employee must be able to work in a high-volume, high-demand environment while meeting strenuous customer deadlines. Employee must be able to change priorities or job duties as needed and interact with employees at all levels.
Job Description Acknowledgement:
I have read this job description, or had it read to me and I completely understand all my job duties and responsibilities. I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand that my job may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of my location or department without it being specifically included in the job description. If I have any questions about job duties not specified on this description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or a member of the HR staff.
BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary and bonuses
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible spending program
• Anniversary rewards
• Discounts on brand name apparel
• Diverse, laid-back atmosphere
• Flexible schedules
• Monthly employee events

If you are a service oriented person who would enjoy working for a company that provides a dynamic, family-oriented environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you! There aren't many other companies out there like us, so don't miss out, apply today, and learn what over 3,000 employees have come to know as "The SanMar Difference!"
SanMar provides opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.
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