Porter Logistics · 1 month ago
Assistant Warehouse Operations Manager
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expPorter Logistics is a rapidly growing 3PL headquartered in Atlanta. The Assistant Operations Manager will support the Operations Manager in leading daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency and accuracy across various functions, while also providing leadership to the warehouse team.
Delivery ServiceLogisticsWarehousing
Responsibilities
Assist in managing all warehouse functions including receiving, put-away, replenishment, inventory control, picking, packing, and outbound shipping
Monitor workflow across all departments to maintain efficiency, accuracy, and throughput targets
Help lead a team of warehouse associates, leads, and forklift operators
Support the Operations Manager with coaching, training, performance feedback, and accountability
Promote Porter’s core values: team player, integrity, consistency, ownership, thoroughness, and positivity
Lead portions of daily shift meetings, communicate priorities, and reinforce expectations
Ensure correct product handling, storage, labeling, and documentation
Support cycle counts, root-cause analysis of inventory discrepancies, and corrective actions
Help maintain 99%+ inventory accuracy through disciplined process control
Assist with scheduling labor based on volume forecasts and staffing needs
Monitor productivity and identify opportunities to optimize labor allocation
Support new-hire onboarding and continuous cross-training
Partner with the Operations Manager to provide timely updates, reporting, and operational support to key clients
Investigate issues (mis-picks, damages, delays) and communicate resolutions quickly and professionally
Help ensure customers receive accurate, on-time service every day
Identify inefficiencies and propose solutions to improve accuracy, speed, and cost control
Help document SOPs and implement new processes
Support operational readiness for new clients, product lines, or workflows
Step in to lead the full operation when the Operations Manager is offsite
Provide leadership presence and decision-making authority needed to keep the building running smoothly
Qualification
Required
2–4 years of warehouse operations experience, ideally in a 3PL or high-volume environment
Experience leading teams (Lead, Supervisor, or similar role)
Strong understanding of WMS systems, RF scanning, and inventory control processes
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and pivot quickly as priorities change
Strong communication and leadership skills with a focus on accountability and accuracy
Hands-on work ethic—willing and able to be on the floor daily with the team
Company
Porter Logistics
Porter Logistics is a third-party logistics and warehousing services provider company.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Robert Crump
CEO
John Foshee
Chief Revenue Officer / Co-Founder
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