Loadout Department Manager

About the role

Join our TEAM Look around. Does it seem like we're nearly everywhere? That's because we are! With 8,500 employees and 200+ locations, Rooms To Go is one of the largest and fastest growing furniture retailers in the US. As a financially stable, 29 year old company focused on expansion, there's never been a better time to join the Rooms To Go Family. We continue to grow, which provides amazing opportunities for our team members to expand their careers.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, motivate and retain a team of high-performing and driven Associates
• Work closely with the Associates to improve morale by motivating through effective coaching and facilitating personal growth
• Work with other department leaders to cultivate a welcoming and team-focused environment
• Plan and execute production schedules while overseeing production processes
• Ensure assigned shipping bays are complete and ready for the loading teams in the allotted time frame
• Communicate effectively with Associates and all levels of management
• Identify and celebrate operational successes; develop and implement strategies to capitalize on opportunities and address areas of improvement, and execute accordingly
• Manage department budget, ensuring department goals are met or exceeded
• Strategically manage department operations in compliance with company policies and vision
• Initiate, coordinate and effectively manage compliance of optimal operational policies and procedures
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of college or equivalent
• Four years of warehouse experience, of which two years must involve warehouse department management
• Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
• Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Absolutely essential to manage details, appreciate complexity, and champion problem solving
• Strong leadership skills, flexible and innovative with a collaborative style
• Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to bend, stand, walk for prolonged period of time
• Able to repeatedly lift 50 lbs.
• Able to work flexible hours, including nights, holidays, and weekends
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Able to submit to a Drug Test and Background Investigation

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of college or equivalent
• Four years of warehouse experience, of which two years must involve warehouse department management
• Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
• Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Absolutely essential to manage details, appreciate complexity, and champion problem solving
• Strong leadership skills, flexible and innovative with a collaborative style
• Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to bend, stand, walk for prolonged period of time
• Able to repeatedly lift 50 lbs.
• Able to work flexible hours, including nights, holidays, and weekends
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Able to submit to a Drug Test and Background Investigation

Benefits and Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits & perks package including 401k + company match, profit sharing, vision, dental, health and life insurance, disability coverage, vacation, sick time, holiday pay, award winning wellness & fitness programs, employee discounts on furniture, and more!

Pay

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate your needs

Skills

• Warehouse management procedures and best practices
• Process improvement initiatives
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Leadership skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Problem-solving skills

Benefits

• 401k + company match
• Profit sharing
• Vision, dental, health and life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Vacation, sick time, holiday pay
• Award winning wellness & fitness programs
• Employee discounts on furniture

Company Culture

• Comfortable, friendly work environment
• Financially stable, growth-oriented company
• Engage in a variety of philanthropic initiatives
• Supports military and veteran organizations
• Committed to promoting a healthy lifestyle
• Robust recycling program
• Environmentally friendly operations

Career Mobility

• Multiple career paths
• Training & Development
• Diversity

Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws