Operations Supervisor - Woodbridge Ctr

JCPenney; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 31,684 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Term life insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) with company match

Associate discount

Job summary

JCPenney in Port Reading, New Jersey, seeks an Operations Supervisor to contribute to profitable sales growth by driving in-store merchandise in-stocks and supervising Operations associates. You will execute operational tasks, coach teams, and ensure performance standards across safety, scheduling, and customer service.

The role emphasizes leadership in omnichannel execution, inventory accuracy, and collaboration with pricing teams to optimize store results and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years retail leadership experience.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience.
• Drives performance, accountability and recognition within the team.
• Builds positive relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• Drives change with energy and adaptability.
• Shows courage by tackling challenging assignments and conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service & Sales – direct the team, manage customer issues professionally, and promote merchandise.
• Store Operations – assist inventory counts, maintain in-stock accuracy, supervise pricing and signing, and re-ticketing.
• Stockroom & General Operations – oversee stockroom processes, safety initiatives, receive/store logistics with third parties.
• Team Development – train and coach associates, address performance, ensure policy compliance.
• Performance Standards – meet shrink, safety, Omnichannel, scheduling efficiency and attendance goals.

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer service

Team supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

RFID systems

Job description

As the Operations Supervisor, you are accountable for contributing to profitable sales growth by driving store merchandise in-stocks, supervising and engaging Operations associates and driving the execution of operational tasks

Primary Responsibilities

• Customer Service & Sales - Maneuvering around the store at a fast pace, directing the team and working with all the latest merchandise, as well as resolving customer issues and concerns in a professional manner.
• Store Operations - Assists with inventory counts and updates to ensure accurate in-stock information for customers. Oversees RFID process and performs system uploading to ensure efficient and accurate updates to stock ledger as well as leads door to floor merchandise preparation process. In addition, manages and engages the pricing and signing team and the promotional price signing within the store as well as the re ticketing and re packaging execution.
• Stockroom & General Operations - Responsible for all stockroom processes, work safety initiatives, facility equipment, and enables efficient execution of support processes. Oversees the cash office and owns receiving, shipping and logistics with third party carrier processes.
• Team Development - Plays an active role in the training and development of associates; coaches in the moment, addresses performance issues, and partners with operations associates on training and policy compliance.
• Performance Standards - Consistently meets established performance standards; including but not limited to: shrink and safety initiatives, Omnichannel, scheduling efficiency, associate relations, engagement, customer service, profit, productivity, and attendance.

Core Competencies & Accomplishments

To achieve success at JCPenney, a supervisor will possess the following:

• Work experience- Minimum of 2 years retail leadership experience
• Education- Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience
• Drives Performance - Holds self and others accountable to a higher standard to achieve results. Provides feedback, visibility and recognition to the team.
• Builds Relationships - Develops positive relationships: establishes strong networks, shows respect for different styles, and communicates effectively to a wide audience.
• Drives Change - Adapts quickly to changing situations with energy and a positive attitude. Coaches others through change.
• Shows Courage - A confident leader; willing to take on challenging assignments. Acts in accordance with beliefs and deals with conflict quickly and in a positive manner.

What you get

• medical/dental/vision
• term life insurance
• paid vacation/holidays*
• 401(k) with Company match
• All associates are eligible for an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise.
• For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year.
• All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation.

*For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com

About JCPenney

JCPenney is the shopping destination for diverse, working American families. With inclusivity at its core, the Company's product assortment meets customers' everyday needs and helps them commemorate every special occasion with style, quality, and value. JCPenney offers a broad portfolio of fashion, apparel, home, beauty, and jewelry from national and private brands and provides personal services including salon, portrait and optical. The Company and its 50,000 associates worldwide serve customers where, when, and how they want to shop - from jcp.com to more than 650 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In 2022, JCPenney celebrates 120 years as an iconic American brand by continuing its legacy of connecting with customers through shopping and community engagement. Please visit JCPenney's Newsroom to learn more and follow JCPenney on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Pay Range

USD $23.00/Hr -USD $28.75/Hr.