DC Area Manager

Ollie's Bargain Outlet; Princeton (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Princeton, IL is seeking an Area Manager to execute daily production plans across assigned departments and lead a team of Associates. You will provide direction, drive performance, and ensure safety and orderly operations within the distribution center.

Responsibilities include coaching, training, scheduling in Kronos, reporting, and maintaining high standards while coordinating with other managers to meet daily business needs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Higher education in business management preferred, but not required.
• 1–2 years supervisory experience in a mid-size to large distribution center, or demonstrated learning via internal development.
• Ability to manage in a professional work environment.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Sound judgment and planning abilities.
• Ability to learn and communicate new information to associates.
• Outstanding interpersonal and listening skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills including Excel are required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

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.
• Develop and deliver the daily production plan to Associates.
• Achieve performance goals consistently.
• Ensure department level compliance with safety and facility standards.
• Track incentive in Excel for Associates working with the assigned department.
• Direct work of the team to meet daily business needs.
• Proactively establish and carry out shrinkage control disciplines and programs.
• Communicate effectively with other Area Managers and Supervisors in the Distribution Center.
• Complete all internal reporting processes timely and accurately.
• Interview, select and train Associates.
• Coach, counsel and progressive discipline up to termination as appropriate.
• Accurately maintain Associates’ hours in Kronos.
• Complete any additional responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Planning & prioritization

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Business management degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Kronos timekeeping

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $70,000 USD to $82,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

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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