Assistant Department Manager- Distribution Center
10/29/2009
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Job Overview
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Base Pay: N/A
Employee Type: Full-Time
Industry: Retail
Manages Others: No
Job Type: Distribution - Shipping
Req'd Education: Not Specified
Req'd Experience: Not Specified
Req'd Travel: Not Specified
Relocation Covered: No
   
Contact: Not Available
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Ref ID: 6269

Company Overview
Since Rite Aid's first store opened in September 1962 as Thrif D Discount Center in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the goal of the company has been to treat our customers and associates with the service and care they deserve. It is this kind of thinking that has allowed Rite Aid to grow to over 5000 stores across the nation today.

Rite Aid Corporation is one of the nation's leading drugstore chains, combining its modern store base, strong brand name, modern distribution centers and superior pharmacy technology with a talented team of approximately 116,000 full and part-time associates serving customers in 31 states and the District of Columbia. Rite Aid currently operates approximately 5000 stores, reporting total annual sales of $26 billion.
Job Description

SUMMARY

 

The primary purpose of this position is to supervise the timely completion and excellent quality of work completed by associates within a specific department in the distribution center. Frequent independent judgments are essential. The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

?? Ensure associates in the department have sufficient materials and training to perform their duties adequately.

?? Review the workflow of the department to ensure it is adequate and to resolve any issues that arise; track associate attendance.

?? Conduct safety audits within the department to ensure work completed by associates is done in a safe manner; conduct safety training when needed.

?? Monitor the slot-fill status and workload to eliminate omissions and ensure the order filler's bin is full.

?? Provide leadership and coaching to associates within the department to ensure they are operating at peak performance.

?? Assist associates in the department with their duties when required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

This position assists the Department Manager with the direct supervision of associates within a specific department of the distribution center and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Rite Aid policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, directing, rewarding, and disciplining associates; appraising associate performance; and resolving complaints.

 

 

 

Education and/or Experience

 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), plus one (1) year of supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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