Seasonal Area Manager - Weekday Day Shift

Socket.dev; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive work environment

Competitive pay and benefits

Merchandise discounts

Autonomy to deliver tangible results

Job summary

Macy’s is hiring a Seasonal Manager to oversee operational duties and supervise team members in the fulfillment center. The shift runs Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with emphasis on safety, orderliness, and productivity. You’ll guide colleagues, train and certify staff, and drive continuous improvement across areas.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and a proactive approach to coaching hourly staff while maintaining a safe, efficient environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates with a High School diploma or equivalent are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to supervise colleagues and foster teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and instructional reading skills for policy understanding.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe workplace behaviors are taught, emphasized, and practiced at all times.
• Foster team pride in maintaining orderliness and cleanliness within the facility.
• Provide hands-on guidance to colleagues to ensure accurate merchandise movement and productivity.
• Train and certify colleagues in operational areas, addressing training gaps with management.
• Support development of hourly colleagues and encourage growth of high performers.
• Coordinate daily operations across areas, keeping a clean, safe workplace.
• Communicate openly, present ideas clearly, and lead daily team meetings.
• Recognize achievements and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster an inclusive environment and authentic connections with colleagues and customers.
• Demonstrate reliability in fulfilling role responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership and Supervision

Team Building

Training and Development

Coaching and Mentorship

Operational Coordination

Communication Skills

Instructional Reading

Resourcefulness

Technical Proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Be part of an amazing story

Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.

Job Overview

The Seasonal Manager performs all functions related to operational duties while supervising colleagues in assigned work areas. The schedule for this shift is Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM- 6:00 PM.

What You Will Do

• Ensure that safe workplace behaviors are taught, emphasized, and practiced at all times
• Help foster team pride in maintaining orderliness and cleanliness within the facility
• Provide hands-on guidance to colleagues in the fulfillment center to ensure successful merchandise movement while meeting service, accuracy, and productivity standards
• Train, cross-train, and certify colleagues in all operational areas as needed, addressing any training deficiencies in collaboration with the manager
• Support the development of all hourly colleagues and encourage the growth of high-performing team members
• Guide daily operations to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between different areas, maintain a clean and organized workplace, and prioritize the personal safety of all colleagues
• Practice open communication; keep others informed; present ideas and feedback clearly in both written and verbal forms; conduct daily team meetings
• Recognize and celebrate individual and team achievements with positive reinforcement. Ensure colleagues are aligned with continuous improvement goals and encourage them to suggest process and culture enhancements.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities
• Demonstrate strong reliability

Skills You Will Need

Leadership and Supervision: Ability to effectively supervise and guide colleagues in assigned work areas

Team Building: Skills in fostering team pride and promoting a clean and orderly work environment

Training and Development: Experience in training, cross-training, and certifying colleagues, with a focus on addressing training deficiencies

Coaching and Mentorship: Ability to support the development of hourly colleagues and nurture high-performing team members

Operational Coordination: Skills in guiding daily operations to ensure effective coordination and cooperation across different areas

Communication Skills: Proficiency in open communication, keeping others informed, and presenting ideas clearly in both written and verbal formats

Instructional Reading: Ability to read and interpret instructional documents, including safety rules and procedural manuals

Resourcefulness: A resourceful self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team

Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in using computers and handheld technology effectively

Who You Are

• Candidates with a High School diploma or equivalent are encouraged to apply
• Must be able to:
  • Understand and communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervisors
  • Read and understand employment policies and safety rules/procedures in English
• This position requires heavy lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands.
  • Involves standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 50 lbs. stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders
  • May involve reaching above eye level
  • Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on department and company needs

What We Can Offer You

• An inclusive, challenging, and refreshingly fun work environment
• Competitive pay and benefits rooted in principles of equity
• Merchandise discounts
• Empowerment and autonomy to perform impactful work with tangible results

About Us

This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.

Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.