WER Assistant Warehouse Manager

· Supervise daily warehouse operations, including pulling, staging, loading, unloading, and processing returns.

· Assign daily tasks, monitor productivity, and hold employees accountable for performance, accuracy, and safe work practices.

· Ensure rental orders are complete, accurate, and ready for scheduled deliveries and pickups.

· Maintain inventory accuracy through routine counts, equipment inspections, and proper documentation; report discrepancies to the appropriate leader.

· Coordinate with Dispatch, Inventory, and Operations to prioritize orders, manage workloads, and resolve equipment shortages or order conflicts.

· Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and 5S standards, including clear storage locations and orderly staging areas.

· Enforce safety procedures and proper equipment-handling practices; promptly address hazards and damaged equipment.

· Assist with employee scheduling, training, labor efficiency, and overtime control.

· Monitor incoming returns and ensure equipment is inspected, sorted, documented, and returned to the correct storage location or designated repair area.

· Identify opportunities to improve workflow, reduce errors and misloads, minimize equipment damage, and increase team productivity.

· Communicate staffing, equipment, and workflow issues to the Warehouse Manager and Director of Operations.

· Assume warehouse leadership responsibilities in the Warehouse Manager’s absence.

· Previous warehouse operations or supervisory experience.

· Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

· Experience with inventory management and warehouse processes.

· Comfortable working alongside employees in a hands-on environment.

· Event rental industry experience preferred.

· Accurate and on-time order preparation.

· Reduced misloads, missing equipment, and inventory discrepancies.

· Improved warehouse productivity and controlled labor costs.

· Consistent warehouse organization and safety compliance.

· Strong employee accountability, teamwork, and communication with Dispatch and Operations.