Assistant Manager, Customer Pickup Operations
Posted 10 days ago
Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.
In This Role
- Act as a key leader for day-shift outbound shipping execution, ensuring customer pickup orders are shipped accurately, on time, and in full
- Support daily load planning and scheduling to ensure efficient outbound flow
- Monitor shipment SLAs and shipping performance throughout the day, identifying risks and taking corrective action as needed
- Oversee staging, scanning, and loading processes to ensure adherence to established SOPs
- Ensure freight is properly secured, labeled, and handled with care to protect high-value merchandise
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational issues that may impact pickups, carrier performance, or customer commitments
- Partner with Picking, Inventory Control, Quality, Sales Support, and Transportation teams to maintain smooth handoffs and uninterrupted outbound flow
- Supervise and support customer pickup associates and lead in daily execution activities
- Assign and balance labor based on workload, priorities, and real-time constraints
- Conduct start-of-shift meetings to align teams on priorities, service expectations, and daily goals
- Monitor workflow throughout the day, identify bottlenecks, and take corrective action to maintain service levels
- Promote and enforce company safety policies and OSHA guidelines, including safety walks, observations, and immediate correction of unsafe conditions
- Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
- Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
- Be open and honest
- Reach for excellence
- Act with responsibility
- Value the whole person
- Enjoy the journey
The Ideal Person
- Experience in load planning, dock management, or transportation coordination
- Strong understanding of shipment SLAs and performance metrics
- Ability to lead, motivate, and hold teams accountable
- Experience working with WMS systems, scanners, and shipping documentation
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends as required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in furniture, home goods, or high-value product distribution
- Lean / continuous improvement exposure
- Forklift certification
- Experience managing KPIs such as on-time departure, load accuracy, damage rates, and productivity
About Four Hands
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