Warehouse Assistant Manager - 3rd Shift

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DSG is seeking a 3rd shift Warehouse Assistant Manager in our Plymouth, MN location. In this full time, salaried position, work typically ranges between the hours of 9:30pm and 6:30am, Sunday Through Thursday (works into Friday morning), but may vary on occasion according to business needs. As a Warehouse Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the overall operations of the warehouse, including overseeing the day-to-day activities of warehouse staff and drivers while ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of warehouse processes. This role involves managing a team (up to 8 employees), ensuring that operations meet quality standards, safety regulations, and company objectives. The 3rd shift Assistant Warehouse Manager will also collaborate with the Warehouse Manager and/or Branch Manager to implement improvements, enhance productivity, and maintain high operational standards.

At DSG, we are dedicated to building futures one job at a time. Starting with yours. As an ESOP, we are a community of peers, first and foremost. And we focus on cultivating an environment of respect, teamwork and growth. Where your career path is rich with possibilities. Where every success is shared. And where every challenge is overcome together. For more than a century, we’ve delivered more than supplies, we’ve offered true partnership and valuable solutions. By continuing to empower the future of our vendors and customers, we will empower a future of ongoing success for all of us.

A Typical Day in the Life of a 3rd Shift Warehouse Assistant Manager at DSG:

• Overnight warehouse operations — Oversees all overnight workflow to ensure efficiency and timely completion of tasks, including transfers, cross‑docking, order fulfillment, and unloading/loading trucks for early morning deliveries.
• Truck routing — Plans and routes trucks for early morning Metro deliveries.
• Shift communication — Reports overnight issues to the next shift lead and any other relevant stakeholders.
• Team supervision — Directly supervises up to 8 warehouse employees, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Performance management — Conducts performance reviews and administers disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Training & development — Provides coaching, training, and ongoing support to improve employee performance and professional growth.
• Employee engagement — Understands team members’ career goals and facilitates opportunities for upskilling and advancement.
• Information flow — Ensures relevant information is communicated clearly and promptly to direct reports.
• Safety enforcement — Enforces safety protocols, promotes safety awareness, and ensures compliance with all regulations.
• Issue resolution — Troubleshoots operational challenges and acts as the primary contact for overnight operations issues.
• Process improvement — Recommends measures to improve efficiency, working conditions, and overall warehouse performance.
• Equipment oversight — Ensures tools and equipment are available and functioning; reports issues to the Branch/Warehouse Manager.
• Customer service — Provides courteous, prompt, and efficient service to customers.
• Safety leadership — Leads by example in safety-conscious behavior and ensures all incidents are documented and reported.
• Policy compliance — Ensures adherence to all company procedures and policies.
• Additional duties — Performs other duties as assigned.

A Successful 3rd Shift Warehouse Assistant Manager Typically Has: 

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in warehouse operations, and a strong background in distribution (within the Twin Cities Metro preferred).
• Experience in a supervisory/leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team of employees.
• A strong understanding of supply chain demands as they relate to warehousing.
• Safety training on material handling and forklift driving.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift up to 60 lbs. on a regular basis, and up to 100 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to workplace safety.

 At DSG, We Offer Benefits Built for You:

• We are proudly 100% employee owned, which means your hard work and decisions directly benefit not only the success of the organization, but also your individual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• We are highly committed to your training and development, offering personal and professional development opportunities and unlimited growth potential.
• We offer competitive compensation packages based on your experience and potential.
• You will receive generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances.
• Our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, also offers a multitude of other perks such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, among many others.
• We know the importance of family, and offer various family planning and childcare savings opportunities, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, infertility assistance, and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Build your financial future through multiple retirement savings opportunities, including a 401(k) with employer match and ESOP.
• You will receive a discount on all DSG-supplied products.
• We believe in giving back to our communities and hope that you will too, which is why we offer paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.