Retail Warehouse Operations Manager

Job Title

Retail Warehouse Operations Manager (Production Manager)

Based in Richmond, VA. Training will take place in Woodbridge, VA. Please refer to the travel/training requirements section at the end of this job description for location details.

As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre‑owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently‑used, one‑of‑a‑kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community‑based programs and services.

You’ll often hear us say that we are “Thrift Proud.” It’s the millions of loyal customers who visit our 300+ stores and our more than 22,000 team members that make it possible. Learn more about the Savers® family of thrift stores, our impact, and the #Thrift Proud movement at
Our brands are Savers (in the U.S.), 2nd Ave (in the U.S.), Value Village (in the U.S. and Canada), Unique (in the U.S.), Village des Valeurs (in Quebec) and Savers Australia.

• The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness. We are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute.
• To work in a purpose‑driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities.
• An investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive store expansion plans, we recognize the importance of the continued growth and development of our team members.

• Ensure store performance meets financial targets and key metrics based on annual and quarterly operating plan(s).
• Continually monitor and set the pace of work.
• Understand company objectives, local market potential and have the ability to analyze and act on key metrics, observation and information.
• Inspect sales floor for shop‑ability and ensure a positive customer/donor experience at all points of interaction.
• Prioritize and direct team member activity.

• Lead, direct and supervise the work of supervisor(s) and production team members.
• Plan staffing needs and coordinate recruitment, selection and training.
• Regularly observe, assess, interact, coach and counsel supervisors and team members.
• Identify and develop high potential supervisors and team members through on‑the‑job, guided work.
• Maintain a respectful values‑driven workplace.
• Use open communication tools and convert team member input into meaningful action. Address complaints and resolve issues consistent with our values, policies and procedures. Provide recognition and candid feedback.
• Fulfill manager on duty responsibilities and oversee the entire store as acting manager in‑charge when assigned.

• Receive and respond to customer/donor questions, requests and complaints.
• Deliver a positive and unforgettable customer/donor experience by setting the example for, as well as training and coaching, customer/donor service expectations to team members.
• Actively engage with the customer/donor by seeking first hand feedback to make improvements to all aspects of the shopping and donor experience.
• Implement the set‑up of sales and marketing promotions & programs when required.
• Assist donors per Company standards.

• Manage item put out condition & volume, production margin, spread of put‑out prices and seasonal back stock.
• Ensure all sellable items are available to the customer.
• Plan, schedule, assign and direct work of the team, making adjustments as needed, to achieve sales, service, production, labor efficiency, and profit objectives.
• Manage production workflow efficiencies, standards and organization.
• Oversee quality control checks throughout all production stages: during production, prior to rolling, on…