Assistant Operations Manager (56974)

🚛 Now Hiring: Assistant Operations Manager
📍 Jessup, MD
💵 Pay: $65k - $80k annually

At American Furniture Rental, Inc, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and high-quality furniture solutions. We make homes, businesses, events, and trade shows look their best. With over 50 years of industry experience and 30 strategic locations nationwide, we’ve built a reputation for excellence, reliability, and a people-first culture.

Our team is the heart of what we do. We’re proud to create a workplace that’s supportive, positive, and full of opportunity—because when our people succeed, so do we.

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Assistant Operations Manager to join our Jessup, MD team. Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced, challenging environments? Do you enjoy solving tough problems, building strong teams, and getting involved in the day-to-day work? If so, we want to talk to you.

Why Join AFR?

• Competitive pay: Pay: $65k - $80k annually
• Excellent benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Paid vacation, PTO, 401K, and more
• A team that feels more like family
• Growth opportunities with a company that’s been thriving for decades

The Position

As a Assistant Operations Manager, we need someone who’s ready to lead from the floor—not from behind a desk. This is not an administrative-only position. You’ll be immersed in all aspects of our operation, learning the business from the ground up while making a direct and lasting impact.

We’re looking for someone with:
✔️ Strong leadership and communication skills.
✔️ The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
✔️ At least 1 year of management experience in a distribution center

What You’ll Do

• Oversee and participate in daily warehouse operations: prepping, picking, shipping, and delivery.
• Roll up your sleeves and work side-by-side with your team when needed—lead by example.
• Train, coach, and rebuild warehouse and delivery teams with a focus on accountability, performance, and team culture.
• Monitor quality standards and inspect inbound/outbound orders.
• Route delivery trucks in coordination with Operations Managers to ensure smooth, efficient service.
• Lead weekly Operations/Sales calls to align cross-functional teams.
• Handle delivery issues as they arise—creatively and proactively.
• Manage triage, inspect returned product, and approve inventory for restocking.