• Area Department Manager – Wed-Sat 2nd shift

Do you enjoy managing your team, problem-solving and, engaging with your associates? Are you looking for a growing business that values teamwork and associate development? Join the E-Commerce bandwagon and advance your career in a leadership role in our growing Ecommerce Fulfillment Center with an iconic brand, Bed Bath & Beyond!How you can make a difference and grow your career with Bed, Bath Beyond: Ecommerce is growing at an unprecedented rate and Bed Bath & Beyond has opportunities for you to be part of our growth as a Manager in our Inbound, Outbound, or Inventory Control departments. As Department Manager, you will use your problem-solving skills in the continuous improvement of your department and our entire fulfillment operation. You will develop, monitor, and maintain executable strategies to improve product flow, productivity and quality.

The Area Department Manager will lead and supervise the day-to-day area/department specific operations within the fulfillment center.  The ADM will implement daily staff labor plans that enable achievement of the area’s daily production and operational requirements; to achieve the processing requirements of the area, the ADM is responsible for communicating associate assignments and ensuring the execution of these assignments in a safe, accurate and efficient manner.  The ADM is also responsible for associate training and development, , department housekeeping, asset protection, and continuous process improvement.

Must be a self starter with  experience in Inventory Control. Proficiency in Excel. 1+ years experience with WMS and JDA systems.

The schedule for this position is Wed-Sat 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Review daily processing and operational requirements of an area within a department; determine and communicate staff assignments in a timely and fair manner.
• Communicate departmental/company standards (e.g., reasonable expectations), goals, policies, and other relevant business information to associates; assist with daily huddles and engage associates regularly to  promote open, two-way communication.
• Supervise associate performance; partner with DM to determine required feedback ex: coaching; notify DM of performance issues in a timely manner; support facility associate performance recognition programs.
• Train and develop associates to perform job duties safely and effectively. 
• Adjust associate work assignments as needed to ensure execution of daily production plan and operational standards; communicate critical production issues and concerns to Department Manager; develop, discuss, and execute solutions as needed.
• Participate in department and area staffing activities, including candidate interviewing and selection.
• Identify, develop, and implement process improvement initiatives to continuously improve the operations (e.g., safety, productivity, quality) of the area; engage associates for input in identifying and developing process improvement initiatives.
• Communicate and collaborate with other managers in the facility to ensure coordination of operational activities and initiatives within the building.
• Create and promote a positive associate relations environment in department; ensure policies and procedures are properly and consistently administered; communicate and uphold “open door” policy; address associate issues in a timely and fair manner; partner with Department Manager and HR Department as needed to address and resolve associates issues and concerns.
• Promote safety awareness and accountability through ongoing associate education and training; role model safe work practices; identify and proactively address potential safety hazards.

Qualifications

• BA/ BS in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics or related field preferred
• 1-2 years in a distribution center, or fulfillment center environment is required; 2 years prior management experience desired.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret written instruction;) ability to speak and or read and write in Spanish plus but not required.)
• Experience using computerized inventory systems such as a Warehouse Management preferred (WM) System and a working knowledge of MS Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively-verbally and in writing-with customers, associates, and managers