Department Manager

Dollar Tree Distribution 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

Department Manager

Your leadership, organizational skills, and operational focus make you a great fit for our Department Manager position.

Salary Range: $70-75K 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 2pm - 10:30pm

About Your Role

As a Department Manager at one of Dollar Tree’s Distribution Centers, you’ll manage and oversee departmental operations and associates within the Distribution Center. You’ll ensure daily warehouse activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• 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.

Your Required Skills and Experience

• 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
• Strong PC skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Preferred Requirements

• Experience managing multiple warehouse departments within a distribution center environment

Your Perks and Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Educational Assistance
• Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services
• And much more!

Who We Are

At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value – it’s what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities. We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform – and we know that this path starts with you.

Dollar Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor. Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment at Dollar Tree, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Full time 300 Dollar Tree Lane,Joliet,Illinois 60436 DC3 Dollar Tree Here, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with people every day — creating memorable experiences for our customers while also building a career that can take you anywhere.

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