DC Area Manager

Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc.; Princeton (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc. is seeking an Area Manager to execute daily production plans for assigned departments. You will provide clear direction to Associates and lead a team to complete work accurately and on time.

The role emphasizes leadership, operational oversight, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced distribution center environment. Collaboration with other managers and continuous improvement are key components of success.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience supervising in a distribution center or similar environment is preferred.
• Ability to manage confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong planning, prioritization and execution of detailed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and guidance for all areas of the assigned department.
• Develop and support a team-oriented environment.
• Ensure an orderly and neatly maintained area.
• Deliver the daily production plan to Associates.
• Achieve performance goals consistently.
• Ensure safety and facility maintenance compliance.
• Track incentive data in Excel for the assigned department.
• Direct work to meet daily business needs.
• Establish shrinkage control disciplines and programs.
• Coordinate with other Area Managers and Supervisors in the DC.
• Complete internal reporting processes timely and accurately.
• Interview, select and train Associates.
• Coach, counsel and apply progressive discipline as appropriate.
• Maintain associate hours in Kronos.
• Handle additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Excel

Education

High School diploma

Business degree preferred

Tools

Kronos

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

The Area Manager is responsible for the execution of each day’s production plan for their assigned departments. The Area Manager is required to provide direction to their assigned Associates to ensure the work is completed properly. This position is also responsible for providing leadership and direction to Associates.

Responsibilities

• Required to provide direction and guidance for all areas of their assigned department.
• Develop and support a team-oriented environment.
• Ensure an orderly and neatly maintained area.
• Develop and deliver the daily production plan to Associates.
• Achieve performance goals consistently
• Ensure department level compliance with key company standards of safety and facility maintenance.
• Track incentive in Excel for Associates working with the assigned department.
• Direct work of the team to meet the daily needs of the business.
• Proactively establish and carry out shrinkage control disciplines and programs.
• Effectively communicate with other Area Managers and Supervisor's in the Distribution Center to ensure coordination of other warehouse activities.
• Complete all internal reporting processes timely and accurately.
• Interviews, selects and trains Associates.
• Associate coaching, counseling and progressive discipline up to and including termination as appropriate.
• Accurately maintains Associate's hours in time keeping system (Kronos).
• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Higher education, including two and four year degrees related to business management preferred, but not required.
• One to two years' experience in a supervisory role in a mid-size to large distribution center, or demonstration of skills and learning through an internal development program and selection process.
• Possess the ability to effectively manage in a professional work environment.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• The ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Efficient planning, prioritization and implementation of detailed instructions.
• The ability to learn and communicate new information and processes to all associates within company standards.
• Outstanding interpersonal and listening skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills to include Excel are required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (until work is done), including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Duties may frequently involve the use of ladders and stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to bend and twist frequently.
• Ability to grip, reach, and pinch with arms and hands frequently.
• Ability to squat, kneel, balance, and climb occasionally.
• Ability to see, hear, and speak regularly.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures.

Ollie's is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, age, veteran's status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

This pay represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. Pay ranges may be different in other locations. Actual associate pay will be based on work location, position, experience, skill level, qualifications, and other relevant factors. Associate will not be compensated below the minimum wage for the specific location where the individual has applied in accordance with city, county, and state requirements.

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