Senior Department Lead - Crossdock

BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.; Uxbridge (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free BJ's memberships

Generous PTO

Flexible health benefits

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

BJ's Wholesale Club is seeking a Sr. DC Department Lead in Massachusetts. The role involves setting daily plans, directing staff, and training new hires while ensuring safety and policy compliance.

Reports to Department Manager/Supervisor, with responsibilities across production goals and workflow management. You will monitor performance, coach team members, and engage in ongoing leadership development, with a focus on accountability and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Department Manager/Supervisor to determine production goals, daily operational tasks, monitor performance, and adjust team member work assignments as needed.
• Initiate and direct training, coach, and develop team members while holding them accountable on job performance and productivity.
• Observe team members to ensure correct processes and policies are followed and demonstrated in training.
• Knowledge of WMS applications or ability to learn to audit, research, and resolve inventory variances; respond to team questions and issues.
• Be a positive example and drive a Culture of Safety First; participate in daily business meetings with leadership.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

A World-Class Team BJ's Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work helps families save on what matters most. We're a team built on purpose and opportunity. Join us and be part of something meaningful.

Why You'll Love Working at BJ's

At BJ's Wholesale Club, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and future – both on and off the job. When you grow, we grow. Here's just some of what you can look forward to:

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.
• Free BJ's Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.*
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.*
• Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.*
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).*
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ's common stock at a 15% discount.*
• *Eligibility requirements vary by position.

Working Hours Tuesday - Friday: 4:00am - 2:30pm

Rate of Pay $26.00 - $31.20

The Sr. DC Department Lead will assist the Manager/Supervisor with setting the daily plan, directing team member working assignments, and communicating job expectations. The position will also direct the training of new hires, department transfers, and temporary associates on proper work procedures and equipment operation; where applicable. The leader will also participate in facility/department audits to ensure team members are complying with safety programs and company policies.

This position reports to: Department Manager/Supervisor

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Work in tandem with the Department Manager/Supervisor to determine production goals, daily operational tasks, monitor performance, and strategically adjust team member work assignments as needed.
• Initiate and direct training, coach, and develop team members while holding them accountable on their job performance and productivity.
• This includes observing team members to ensure correct processes and policies are being followed, as demonstrated in their training.
• Knowledge of WMS applications or ability to learn in order to audit, research, and resolve inventory variances; as well as, respond to team members questions and issues.
• Positively and proactively work and communicate with your team, peers, and other levels of leadership.
• Willingness to participate in continued leadership development training, serve on the Safety Committee, and participate in daily business meetings with all levels of the leadership team.
• Be a positive example and role model for driving a Culture of Safety First.
• Creates a culture of accountability and ownership by holding self and team accountable to follow all policies and procedures.
• Have willingness to learn all areas of the distribution center and willingness to work a flexible (outside of normal shift) schedule when business needs dictate (possible early/late shifts, off shifts, other departments, etc.).
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate forklift and other powered equipment essential to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including working in other departments as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Environmental Job Conditions

Frequently requires lifting objects up to 30 pounds. May require lifting and moving heavy and/or awkward objects greater than 30 pounds with assistance. Located in an indoor environment with exposure to changing temperatures, including heat and cold, noise and dust. Perform repetitive, dexterous movements related to computer use and data entry When needed stand, sit, bend, twist, lift for up to 8 hours a day.

In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At BJ's Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $31.20

We recognize the growing role of AI tools, including ChatGPT, and value familiarity with them. That said, we want to hear from your authentic self. Your application should reflect your own skills, experiences, and insights rather than AI-generated responses.

Who We Are

BJ's Wholesale Club is driven by a powerful purpose: we take care of the families who depend on us. More than 8 million members rely on us for unbeatable value and convenience. Headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, BJ's is a leading membership warehouse club with over 250 clubs, nearly 200 BJ's Gas stations and eight distribution centers across 21 states - and growing. BJ's offers the highest-quality fresh produce, meat, deli and bakery items as well as apparel, electronics, home goods and more – all at unbeatable value. Our members shop how and when they want, whether it's in our clubs, online or with curbside pickup.