Operations Lead - FT

At Home; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Lead to spearhead store processes and foster a vibrant selling culture. In this pivotal role, you will ensure operational excellence by managing opening and closing procedures, training staff, and maintaining high standards of customer service. Your leadership will drive productivity and enhance the overall shopping experience, making every customer's visit memorable. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the store's success. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Oversee store processes and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Coordinate staffing and manage daily operations for optimal sales.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Team Management

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Job description

Operations Lead

Our Vision: To become the leading Home Décor retailer.

Our Mission: Enable everyone to affordably make their house a home.

Job Summary:

The Operations Lead (OL) oversees store processes and supports an active selling culture by ensuring that all aspects are maintained to documented company standards designed to drive sales. The OL provides expertise in all operation processes including opening, closing, training, and delegation of tasks while always demonstrating a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

1. The Operations Lead performs all store opening, closing, and Front-End processes, ensuring accurate and timely execution, operational readiness, troubleshooting, team management, conditioning, and housekeeping, while ensuring building, assets, and team member security.
2. The OL coordinates directly with the Operations Manager to maximize staffing effectiveness that supports traffic, sales, and the customer experience, including compliance with Company timekeeping policies, meeting labor model standards, customer interaction standards, and business metrics.
3. The OL participates in Task Management by planning and executing the daily/weekly zone workload and assigning tasks to deliver on store, department, sales goals, guest engagement, etc., ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and timely.
4. The Operations Lead supports the store team in customer satisfaction, inventory control/shrink, safety, loss prevention expense control, and customer experience to ensure the store operates effectively and profitably.
5. The OL drives productivity by training, coaching, planning, monitoring, and appraising results.
6. The Operations Lead leverages daily interactions and team huddles to communicate and teach/train topics that support the customer experience.
7. The Operations Lead participates in all freight processes for incoming freight and/or transitions, processes freight, and stocks, including down stocking and end cap maintenance, while maintaining a neat, clean, organized store.
8. All other duties are based on business needs.
9. Open Availability (nights and weekends).

Qualifications & Competencies:

1. At least 18 years old.
2. High School Diploma/Equivalent.
3. Communicates clearly and concisely with excellent verbal, written, and comprehension skills.
4. Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
5. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. or team lift 100 lbs.
6. The ability to work effectively independently and within a team.
7. Strong attention to detail, e.g., standards, processes, marketing, etc.
8. Reliable and trustworthy role model for ethical and honest behavior, doing the right thing for the team member, customer, and company in all situations.
9. Creates a sense of urgency; promotes teamwork, delegates appropriately; motivates self and team to accomplish objectives with timely and thorough execution.
10. Ability to comprehend, train, develop, motivate, and lead in a manner that fosters a work environment that is smart, scrappy, safe, and fun.
11. Flexible and creative with an ability to handle multiple tasks where priorities shift with the demands of the business.