Manager, Operations

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Job Overview

The Manager, Operations ensures efficient operations and achieves profitability and omni-channel goals. They oversee expense management, shortage prevention, staffing and scheduling, merchandise flow, customer service, and housekeeping and safety standards. Reporting directly to the Director, Stores Operations, this role provides a career path in Regional Operations, Asset Protection, or Store Management.

What You Will Do

* Manage payroll and non-payroll expenses, directly responsible for EBIT%.

* Direct receiving and processing of all merchandise receipts; ensure back-of-house standards are maintained.

* Analyze store shortages and implement reduction initiatives in partnership with the Asset Protection Manager.

* Ensure thorough understanding of procedures, policies, exposure standards, and shortage awareness by the store team, including all People Leaders and Colleagues.

* Train, motivate, and develop the operations team to maximize their potential and business opportunities.

* Clearly communicate store and Company objectives to ensure both People Leaders and Colleagues are well-informed.

* Oversee total store maintenance to create a safe and clean environment for customers and colleagues.

* Manage supply budgets and ensure the store remains stocked with selling supplies and other required items.

* Initiate and implement shortage and safety programs.

* Recruit and select qualified support Colleagues.

* Create a positive, inclusive work environment focusing on internal and external customer service and safety.

* Address Colleague concerns fairly and reasonably, consistent with Company values.

* Monitor and address performance issues promptly; administer reviews and check-ins.

* Utilize the check-in process as a tool for colleague talent development, promotion, and advancement.

* Lead Colleagues in support of community service opportunities.

* Drive overall Store Scorecard results by focusing on tactics such as shopping environment, pricing and signing, workload planning, staffing and weekend compliance, logistics, shortage, and safety.

* Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.

Skills You Will Need

Leadership and Team Management:
Strong leadership profile with the ability to inspire, motivate, and build effective teams.

Financial Acumen:
Experience in managing payroll and non-payroll expenses with direct responsibility for EBIT%.

Operational Expertise:
Proficiency in overseeing merchandise receipt processing and maintaining back-of-house standards.

Training and Development:
Skills in training, motivating, and developing team members to maximize potential and business opportunities.

Communication:
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills for various situations.

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:
Ability to address Colleague concerns fairly and effectively manage time and priorities.

Organizational

Skills:

Highly organized with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.

Strategic Planning and Execution:
Ability to plan and execute strategies to drive overall Store Scorecard results.

Integrity and Professional Standards:
Commitment to exemplifying the highest integrity and professional business standards.

Negotiation

Skills:

Excellent negotiation skills to ensure the best outcomes for the store and Company.

Who You Are

* Candidates with a High School diploma or equivalent are encouraged to apply. 3-5 years of prior management experience, preferably in a retail environment.

* This position requires heavy lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and…