Lift Department Manager

Rooms To Go; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rooms To Go, one of the largest furniture retailers in the US, is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager in Houston to lead a high-performing team, improve efficiency, and ensure safety and quality across all shifts.

You will coach associates, partner with department leaders, manage KPIs, and drive process improvements while upholding company policies and a customer-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of college or equivalent.
• Four years of warehouse experience, of which two years must involve warehouse department management.
• Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to coach a team.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, motivate and retain a team of high-performing Associates.
• Coordinate and manage daily delivery ticket pull and ensure efficiency standards.
• Communicate effectively with Associates and management at all levels.
• Develop and implement strategies to capitalize on opportunities and address improvements.
• Manage department budget and ensure goals are met or exceeded.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safe operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to detail

Team Management

Coaching

Education

Some college

Tools

WMS

Databases

Job description

• Recruit, motivate and retain a team of high-performing and driven Associates
• Work closely with the Associates to improve morale by motivating through effective coaching and facilitating personal growth
• Work with other department leaders to cultivate a welcoming and team-focused environment
• Manage the daily delivery ticket pull; ensuring all production and efficiency standards are maintained
• Communicate effectively with Associates and all levels of management
• Identify and celebrate operational successes; develop and implement strategies to capitalize on opportunities and address areas of improvement, and execute accordingly
• Manage department budget, ensuring department goals are met or exceeded
• Strategically manage department operations in compliance with company policies and vision
• Initiate, coordinate and effectively manage compliance of optimal operational policies and procedures
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security
• Minimum 2 years of college or equivalent
• Four years of warehouse experience, of which two years must involve warehouse department management
• Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
• Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Ability to manage details, appreciate complexity, and champion problem solving
• Strong leadership skills, flexible and innovative with a collaborative style
• Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to bend, stand, walk for prolonged period of time
• Able to repeatedly lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, holidays, and weekends
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Able to submit to a Drug Test and Background Investigation

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Recruit, motivate and retain a team of high-performing and driven Associates
• Work closely with the Associates to improve morale by motivating through effective coaching and facilitating personal growth
• Work with other department leaders to cultivate a welcoming and team-focused environment
• Manage the daily delivery ticket pull; ensuring all production and efficiency standards are maintained
• Communicate effectively with Associates and all levels of management
• Identify and celebrate operational successes; develop and implement strategies to capitalize on opportunities and address areas of improvement, and execute accordingly
• Manage department budget, ensuring department goals are met or exceeded
• Strategically manage department operations in compliance with company policies and vision
• Initiate, coordinate and effectively manage compliance of optimal operational policies and procedures
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security
• Minimum 2 years of college or equivalent
• Four years of warehouse experience, of which two years must involve warehouse department management
• Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
• Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Ability to manage details, appreciate complexity, and champion problem solving
• Strong leadership skills, flexible and innovative with a collaborative style
• Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to bend, stand, walk for prolonged period of time
• Able to repeatedly lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, holidays, and weekends
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Able to submit to a Drug Test and Background Investigation

Essential Requirements

• Recruit, motivate and retain a team of high-performing and driven Associates
• Work closely with the Associates to improve morale by motivating through effective coaching and facilitating personal growth
• Work with other department leaders to cultivate a welcoming and team-focused environment
• Manage the daily delivery ticket pull; ensuring all production and efficiency standards are maintained
• Communicate effectively with Associates and all levels of management
• Identify and celebrate operational successes; develop and implement strategies to capitalize on opportunities and address areas of improvement, and execute accordingly
• Manage department budget, ensuring department goals are met or exceeded
• Strategically manage department operations in compliance with company policies and vision
• Initiate, coordinate and effectively manage compliance of optimal operational policies and procedures
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security
• Minimum 2 years of college or equivalent
• Four years of warehouse experience, of which two years must involve warehouse department management
• Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
• Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Ability to manage details, appreciate complexity, and champion problem solving
• Strong leadership skills, flexible and innovative with a collaborative style
• Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to bend, stand, walk for prolonged period of time
• Able to repeatedly lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, holidays, and weekends
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Able to submit to a Drug Test and Background Investigation

Founded in 1991, Rooms To Go is one of the largest and fastest growing furniture retailers in the US with over 250 stores in ten southern states, eight distribution centers and an e-commerce business. Rooms To Go offers a collaborative work environment within a supportive culture.

Rooms To Go Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Associate discounts including furniture
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• And more!

Rooms To Go is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.