DC Department Manager — 2nd Shift Leader

Dollar Tree, Inc.; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Educational Assistance

Access to PerkSpot

Job summary

Dollar Tree, Inc. is seeking a Department Manager at one of our Distribution Centers in Joliet, IL.

You will lead departmental operations, supervise up to 20 associates, and ensure safe, efficient daily warehouse activities aligned with company policies. You will support Receiving, Order Selection, Shipping, and Equipment departments, ensuring scheduling, loading/unloading, replenishment, labeling, scanning, and moving of merchandise.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of distribution center management or operations experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Solid knowledge of distribution center practices and procedures.
• Strong leadership, administrative, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Analytical ability to gather and interpret information and implement proactive solutions.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee up to 20 associates and all related departmental functions within the Distribution Center.
• Support operations across Receiving, Order Selection, Shipping, and Equipment departments.
• Ensure merchandise is scheduled, received, unloaded, checked, replenished, selected, labeled, scanned, loaded, shipped, moved, and slotted as required by department.
• Complete all responsibilities in accordance with company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Leadership & Compliance: Lead, coach, and support supervisors and associates toward professional success.
• Ensure adherence to non-negotiables related to safety, sanitation, quality, and operational standards.
• Maintain compliance with Distribution Center practices and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Distribution center operations

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

WMS knowledge

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

Dollar Tree, Inc. is seeking a Department Manager at one of our Distribution Centers in Joliet, IL.

You will lead departmental operations, supervise up to 20 associates, and ensure safe, efficient daily warehouse activities aligned with company policies. You will support Receiving, Order Selection, Shipping, and Equipment departments, ensuring scheduling, loading/unloading, replenishment, labeling, scanning, and moving of merchandise.