Department Manager - First Shift

Dollar Tree Distribution INC; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Educational Assistance

Employee discount platform

Job summary

Dollar Tree Distribution INC is looking for a Department Manager to lead operations at their Windsor, Connecticut facility. You'll manage a team of up to 20 associates and ensure the smooth execution of daily warehouse activities.

Your role will involve overseeing receiving, order selection, and shipping while maintaining compliance with safety and operational standards. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of distribution center management or operations experience.
• Solid knowledge of distribution center practices and procedures.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee up to 20 associates in the department.
• Support operations across various warehouse departments.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and operational standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

PC skills

Warehouse Management Systems

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Pay Range

$65,000-$72,000 + $10,000 annual target bonus opportunity

Schedule

1st shift Monday -Thursday 5:30 am-4:00 PM

Bilingual in English and Creole is a plus and may be helpful in supporting and communicating with our diverse associate population.

Department Manager

Your leadership, organizational skills, and operational focus make you a great fit for our Department Manager position. Join our dynamic team today and find a rewarding career with a company that values you and all you bring to the table.

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.

Your day-to-day job duties

• Department Operations: 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

We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being.

In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:

• 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. Join our team today and discover The Value of 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 99 International Dr,Windsor,Connecticut 06095 DC10 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. Join our team and see where your journey can take you. We're invested in your health and wellness. That’s why we invest in perks, programs, and resources that help you at every stage of your life and career.