Merch Processor Lead

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Health benefits

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is hiring a Lead Merch Processor DCm in Dayton, NJ. The role focuses on ensuring production workflow, supervising associates, and maintaining supplies to meet daily and project goals.

Candidates should have upholstery manufacturing experience and some supervisory exposure, with strong math, reading, and communication skills. Responsibilities include identifying production issues, promoting safety, balancing lines, and coordinating team assignments to sustain a high-output,

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of upholstery manufacturing experience preferred; supervisory experience is preferred.
• Good math and reading skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate Problem Solving Skills.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively leading a group of associates.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while remaining supportive and focused.
• Strong sense of urgency and time management to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Identify production issues quickly and ensure consistent workflow and control, prioritizing to support production goals.
• Monitor and maintain general supplies for the line/department and coordinate with supply personnel to keep the line running.
• Assist Supervisors with assessing performance issues and provide direction or training to maintain quality and productivity.
• Identify performance gaps and balance lines or product flow while covering absences.
• Promote safety awareness and ensure tasks are performed safely and efficiently.
• Model work ethics aligned with Supervisor and Management; foster teamwork.
• Demonstrate Williams-Sonoma’s Mission, Vision, and Values in daily activities.
• Solicit associate opinions on issues affecting the work area to maximize productivity and meet goals.
• Share approved information with associates through floor presence or direct communication with supervision.
• Maintain clean and safe production; respond to unsafe conditions promptly.
• Track productivity, research issues, and provide feedback on performance.
• Coordinate team assignments by balancing resources as volume requires.

Skills

Upholstery experience

Supervisory experience

Math skills

Reading skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

About Williams-Sonoma DC - East Coast Distribution Center

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams – Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm.

Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, operations, customer service, procurement, safety, analytics, inventory, risk management, maintenance, personalization, loss prevention, or home delivery – and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview

By managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas: Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies; Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; Newsweek America's Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. These honors reflect that we are truly a people-first organization.

• Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain
• 14.5M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:
  • Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.
• Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi
  • Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture
• Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN
• 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey

TheLead Merch Processor DCm position is located in Dayton, NJ.

You’ll be excited about this opportunity because you will....

• Identify production issues quickly and ensure the consistent workflow and control of the line(s) or department and adjusting as needed to prioritize and support production goals and deadlines.
• Monitor and maintain all general supplies for the line or department, ensure all needed items are available and stocked in the appropriate place(s), e.g. staples, fabric, tach strips, glue, etc. and working with and through the supply person, obtain main components needed to keep department always running, goal being not have associates standing waiting on work, ever.
• Assist Supervisors or other management with assessing performance issues and provide needed direction or training of associates to ensure associates are performing daily tasks promptly and with high standards, to achieve departmental and facility quality and production goals. At times SOP’s may be required to execute accurate and timely performance of processes.
• Identify performance gaps, fill in where and as needed to help balance lines or the product flow as well as cover absences on the lines or within the department.
• Exhibit conduct and behaviors that promote positive engagement and compliance while performing department tasks safely, correctly, and quickly, demonstrating integrity and acting in a responsible and accountable manner.
• Establish and exhibit work ethics that mirror those of the Supervisor and Management and in a “teamwork” promoted collaboration with associates.
• Exhibit and demonstrate knowledge and execution of Williams-Sonoma’s Mission, Vision, and Values in all daily activities, including guidance to other associates and departments.
• Solicit opinions of associates or lines on all issues affecting the work area or departmental operations to maximize productivity and to meet quality goals and objectives.
• Share appropriate communication or approved business information with associates through floor presence, direct communication channels or in conjunction with supervision or management.
• Promote safety awareness through personal demonstration and compliance with all safety processes/procedures to cultivate the safety culture throughout the company.
• Maintain and ensure the production is clean and safe. Respond immediately to behaviors or unsafe environments.
• As directed by Supervisor, track productivity, research and resolve issues, provide feedback on productivity and quality related performance to associates, peers, supervision and manager.
• Coordinate team assignments by balancing resources as the volume requires.

Note: This job description reflects essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the number or types of tasks that may be assigned or reassigned during the conduct of business.
Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1-3 years of experience in an upholstery manufacturing environment preferred; supervisory experience is preferred.
• Basic Microsoft Office Suite product knowledge.
• Good math and reading skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate Problem Solving Skills.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively leading a group of associates.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while remaining supportive and focused.
• Have a strong sense of urgency and time management to meet established deadlines.

We prefer some of these qualities as well….

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure and be a fast learner.
• Excellent attendance and willingness to be a part of a team-performing whatever duties are necessary.
• Ability to multitask and be extremely detailed while performing all tasks as assigned by supervision and management.

Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role….

• Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and lift throughout the day.
• Able to use computer for an extended period.
• Lifting and moving up to 65 lbs. with or without accommodation.

Our company benefits are second to none in the industry….

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations)
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance
• For more information on our benefits offerings, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com
• To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: https://shorturl.at/R3OAX (Login credentials may be required)

EOE

EOE (Required for all postings)

At this time, we are not accepting referrals from third party recruiting agencies for this position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.