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Operations Team Manager

Branson, MO, United States

Ref#: 1081834

Date published: 10-Jun-2014

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Position Summary: The Operations Team Associate is part of the operations team that performs non-selling duties to support the selling function of the store. The Operations Team Associate position is non-exempt, and schedules can include nights and weekends. The Operations Team Associate reports to the Operations Team Manager.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
Merchandise Presentation
  • Presents merchandise consistent with visual and merchandising standards
  • Ensures the timely floor setup, including signage, for promotional events and seasonal business activity
  • Ensures direction of playbook and seasonal merchandise meetings
  • Maintains floor and stock areas consistent with store standards

Store Operations

Receiving Management

  • Supervise the team performing the process of unloading and sorting merchandise cartons received on trailers.  Move new merchandise to the appropriate processing drop zone on the sales floor in a safe and timely manner utilizing equipment such as rolling flats, carts and z-racks.  

Processing / Placement Management

  • Supervise the team performing merchandise unpacking and unwrapping to ensure readiness for merchandising on the sales floor.  Includes applying sensor tags per company standard.  
  • Properly merchandises new and replenished goods in accordance with plan-o-grams and store direction

Price Change Management/ Merchandise Return Management

  • Supervises the team executing all types of markdowns on the sales floor.  Set sales and national ad events. 
  • Ensures accuracy of signing and markdowns.  
  • Supervises the team pulling and processing transfers, returns to vendors (RTV), damages, and mark out of stock (MOS) merchandise.

     Maintenance & Housekeeping Management

  • Supervise the team performing the following: 
  • Maintenance tasks including light bulb replacement, ceiling tile replacement and replacing sales floor and maintenance supplies.
  • Removal of packing materials from processing drop zones.  Bail cardboard and prepare plastic for recycling. 
  • Ensure the cleanliness of the sales floor and the receiving area following processing on truck days. 
  • Housekeeping includes being responsible for the cleanliness of the facility specifically the restrooms, associate lounge, and office areas.  (Not the case in all stores)
  • Maintaining a safe shopping and working environment

     Other

  • Be responsible for communication to and from BSS Store Operations that would include but not limited to Facilities Management, JLL repair, ROCC the Dock, etc.
  • Ownership of review and execution of store internal audit processes

Sales & Profit

  • Meet or exceed sales goal for entire store
  • Meet or exceed all operational goals including cartons per hour and shrinkage control. 
  • Proper execution of all existing systems and procedures, and ownership of new system implementations and processes.

 Support Team Development

People Management

  • Recruiting, interviewing, selecting and retaining quality associates and ensures all positions are filled in a timely manner.
  • Maintaining high store morale through efficient, timely communications of policies and other information.  Follow through on all concerns or problems that develop within the store.
  • Ensuring all associates receive and complete all necessary paperwork.

People Development

  • Train support associates in correct processes and procedures.  Provide effective coaching in order to improve performance of all associates.
  • Conducting timely reviews and communicating development needs with subordinate.  Set goals and identify areas for improvement.
  • Communicating with associates on possible career paths and advancement opportunities.
  • Developing and promoting a diverse group of associates.

Store Management (If they are non-exempt they cannot have “management” in heading)

  • Communicate consistently with truck day sales floor management and store manager.  Escalate issues as appropriate.
  • Accept additional duties or share responsibilities during busy times and/or as requested by Management

Manager on Duty Assignment

  • Supervise customer service during assigned period.
  • Open and close the store, including weekends
  • Approve select point of sale transactions such as returns and voids.  
  • Resolve customer service issues as needed.
  • Understand and be able to use all building operating systems

General

  • Follow all policies and procedures related to loss prevention and safety – such as floor sweeps.
  • Use safety equipment at all times in accordance with OSHA regulations.

 


Requirements/Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

  • Four-year college degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience in retail management.
  • Proficient in computer business-related computer equipment and software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc).
  • Excellent supervisory, analytical and reasoning skills.

Physical:

  • Ability to use computer keyboard, standard telephone and other related business equipment.
  • Must be able to lift up to 72 lbs at floor level and/or team lift when necessary.
  • Ability to push / pull receiving equipment weighing up to 500 lbs such as rolling flats, z-racks and pallet jacks.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • Ability to twist, bend and stoop to retrieve items from floor, shelves, racks, and hooks and place items on floor, shelves, racks and hooks
  • Ability to work at a safe and steady pace.