DC Warehouse Supervisor: Coach & Optimize Distribution

Ross Stores, Inc.; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores in Moreno Valley, CA is seeking a experienced Supervisor to lead hourly associates and temporary workers at the DC. You will assess production schedules, enforce safety, and drive top performance and quality across stores.

You will train and coach staff using the MAP process, organize daily work orders, maintain records, conduct performance reviews, and collaborate with Area Supervisors, HR, and Merchandising Managers to meet production goals and maintain an issue-free environment.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Interpersonal skills to collaborate across shifts and departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage an hourly team to ensure timely processing and distribution of merchandise to stores.
• Train, motivate, coach, and evaluate associates using MAP process.
• Ensure rapid and accurate movement of merchandise through engineered methods and standards.
• Organize daily work orders and staffing to achieve production goals.
• Maintain accuracy and quality of work by Ross and temporary associates.
• Foster a positive, issue-free team culture and strong working relationships with supervisors and HR.
• Conduct daily huddle meetings and facilitate associate training on safety and processes.
• Enforce company policies and safety regulations; manage disciplinary processes.
• Handle administrative tasks: interviews, evaluations, records, paperwork.
• Provide updates to DC Merchandise Manager on production planning and issues.
• Assist with special projects and plan team events.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Cross-team collaboration

Education

BS degree or 2 years supervisory experience

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Supervises activities of regular associates and temporary workers. Assesses production schedules and man-hour requirements for completion of job assignments. Interprets company policies and procedures to ensure compliance and adherence. Enforces safety regulations. Evaluates and assesses production methods, performances and efficiency for improvements and/or changes. Prepares associate performance evaluations and assists in the administration of reviews. Determines time and production standards and maintains records. Must have a “can-do”, “make-it-happen” attitude. This is demonstrated by displaying the ability to use perseverance and initiative in order to ensure top performance, quality and service to our stores. Responsible for developing and maintaining an open, engaging labor relation’s environment which remains issue free.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages an hourly team to ensure the timely and accurate processing and distribution of merchandise to stores.
  • Uses the MAP (Managing Associate Performance) process to train, assess, motivate, coach, and evaluate associates across all job functions using established methods and standards.
  • Ensures the rapid and accurate movement and processing of merchandise through engineered methods and operational standards.
  • Organizes and prioritizes daily work orders and staffing requirements to achieve production goals.
• Responsible for the accuracy and quality of work performed by all assigned Ross and temporary associates.
• Creates and maintains an effective team culture that recognizes individual and team performance while fostering a positive, issue-free work environment.
  • Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with Area Supervisors, DC Merchandise Managers, and Human Resources.
  • Conducts daily huddle meetings to communicate key updates, priorities, and operational objectives.
  • Facilitates associate training and meetings on topics including safety, human resources, new process orientation, and other business-related subjects as needed.
  • Enforces company policies and safety regulations, providing appropriate corrective and recognition-based actions to promote safe work behaviors.
• Conducts performance-related disciplinary meetings in compliance with company policies and procedures, including managing the separation process for terminated associates.
• Manages all administrative tasks and functions within the assigned area.
  • Conducts applicant interviews and makes hiring recommendations or decisions.
  • Prepares associate performance evaluations and administers reviews with support from the DC Merchandise Manager.
  • Maintains required documentation, including time records and production/CP2 records.
  • Assists merchandise processors with paperwork, ticketing issues, and order troubleshooting.
• Provides the DC Merchandise Manager with updates on production planning, operational needs, and area-specific issues.
• Performs miscellaneous duties and responsibilities.
  • Participates in and supports special projects as assigned.
  • Attends and assists with planning team-related events and activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (cont.)

COMPETENCIES

Communication

Interpersonal

Planning & Organizing

Drives Results

Collaboration

Leadership

Commitment

Adaptability

QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills, along with effective organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple shifts and departments.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

BS degree or two years supervisory experience in a production or merchandising function (preferred)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Consistent timeliness and regular attendance is necessary

Job requires ability to work in a warehouse environment, on a concrete floor all day

Job frequently requires sitting, handling objects with hands

Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically

Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, talking, hearing (audio equipment), handling objects with hands and lifting to 50 lbs

Requires continuous, standing, walking, hearing, pushing, and pulling

This role requires full-time in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Hourly Associates of varying classifications, including Checker, Marker, Packer, Material Handler, Splitter, Loader, Unloader, Inductor, etc.