Assistant Operations Manager

About the role

The role involves assisting in the efficient day-to-day operations of the distribution center, contributing to meeting financial objectives, fostering a trusting environment, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the efficient day-to-day operations of the distribution center.
• Contribute to meeting overall financial objectives of the distribution center compared to budget.
• Create and foster an environment of trust, open two-way communication, and cohesive team effort.
• Ensure alignment with strategic vision and communicate organizational mission and values to the team.
• Communicate with team members through regular and frequent meetings.
• Hold one-on-one meetings with direct reports at least twice a month.
• Ensure adherence to operational processes, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure the distribution center meets company standards on appearance, cleanliness, and functionality.
• Identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives in the distribution center.
• Facilitate resolution of customer service issues.
• Verify driver payroll for accuracy.
• Conduct required physical cycle counts, review discrepancies, and make appropriate corrections.
• Ensure use of proper safety equipment and maintain a safe working environment by ensuring adherence to all safety policies and procedures.
• Communicate professionally with all internal and external contacts.
• Follow all Company policies and execute Company standards on appearance and functionality as well as appropriate brand representation.
• Communicate any concerns or issues to leadership to ensure proper efficiency of department and company operations.
• Execute team member performance improvement plans, progressive discipline, and terminations when appropriate per Company policy.

Non-Essential Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly DC-wide meetings to communicate organization and DC wins and opportunities and speak to any questions or concerns.
• Assist Loss Prevention with loss prevention audit and safety audits.
• May be responsible for safety and other training and periodic retraining to all team members and contract employees in the DC.
• May monitor employee time records and review and approve paid time off and leave of absence requests in accordance to policy and procedures.
• May participate in interviewing and hiring process for potential DC team members.
• May manage the DC in the absence of the DC leader.
• May be involved in coaching conversations and administering disciplinary actions.
• May lead or participate in daily stand up meetings at the beginning of each shift or team meeting.
• May take an active role in onboarding and training new DC team members.
• Execute company initiatives and other activities requested by supervisor.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Contribute ideas on ways to optimize or improve the team, the department, and the Company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 2+ Years related experience preferred.

Skills

• Able to be open and approachable to build goodwill, positivity, and loyalty with team members.
• Ability to motivate and empower individuals and groups to greater participation, commitment, and high standards of performance.
• Capacity to identify all aspects of a problem and understand why a problem exists in order to develop a workable solution.
• Able to adapt to new situations, change and shift strategies to meet different types of challenges.
• Skillful in proper use of tools, hardware, software, and equipment to ensure optimal functioning.
• Adept at collaborating with others to identify problems, provide advice, and develop agreeable solutions.
• Knowledge of warehouse, logistics, or supply chain.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft products: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
• General warehouse standard operating procedures.
• Basic retail operations.
• Inventory control.
• Safety policies and procedures.
• Financial analysis, reporting, and budgeting.

Physical Demands

• Sitting frequently.
• Standing frequently.
• Walking frequently.
• Talking frequently.
• Hearing frequently.
• Lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.
• Using hands and fingers.
• Reaching with hands and arms.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally.
• Sight is required to ensure the safety of yourself and others.

Benefits

• Excellent career growth opportunities through on-the-job training and development programs.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Mental health and life resources.
• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision plans.
• Get paid on-demand Base pay or uncapped commission.
• Employee discounts on Mattress Firm sleep products and accessories.
• Competitive salary range of $50,000 - $55,000 * depending on qualifications and experience.
• Additional bonus opportunities may be available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.

Pay

Competitive salary range of $50,000 - $55,000 * depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Not specified.

Pay Type

Not specified.

Company

Mattress Firm

Location

Not specified.

Job Type

Full-time

Relocation Assistance

Not specified.

Travel

Not specified.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mattress Firm is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.