Area Manager - Oklahoma Distribution Center
10/27/2009
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Job Overview

Company: Family Dollar
Location: map it!US-OK-Duncan
Base Pay: N/A
Employee Type: Full-Time
Industry: Retail
Manages Others: Yes
Job Type: Distribution - Shipping
Warehouse
OUR BENEFITS :
    • Paid Holiday, Sick and Vacation Days
    • Pre-tax Medical and Dental Insurance
    • Prescription Drug Benefits
    • Life and Disability Insurance
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    • Military and Bereavement Leave
    • Service Awards
    • Training Programs
    • Excellent Growth Potential
 
Ref ID: OPE00364

 


 

Company Overview:

In today’s challenging economy, you may think rewarding careers in retail aren’t possible. Think again! Family Dollar, one of the fastest growing discount store chains in the nation, invites you to grow your career with us as we continue our expansion into existing and new markets.With over 6,500 in 44 states, Family Dollar offers opportunity for those seeking advancement.  If you are looking to launch your career with a Fortune 500 company, please read on!

Howard Levine, Family Dollar’s Chairman and CEO, believes that Family Dollar associates are the foundation of our company. “Of course, our most significant investment is in the success of our associates. We recruit, train, motivate and retain highly qualified associates, allowing us to offer our associates not just jobs, but attractive careers in a rapidly expanding, profitable company.” Are you ready to join Family Dollar’s family? Family Dollar is ready for you!

Job Description

Are you looking to join one of the best retail teams in America?  Creating a culture that provides a compelling place to shop, work and invest is essential to achieving our corporate goals and you can help us succeed in that by becoming an Area Manager at Family Dollar's Duncan, Oklahoma Distribution Center.  This is a three shift operation with hiring emphasis on 3rd Shift.

This person is a first line supervisor supporting activities of an assigned area (Bulk, Shipping, Receiving, Repack, Forklift). Directly manage up to 40 non-exempt associates. Plan, assign and direct work and address and resolve operational problems.

Primary Duties include:

  • Ensure that work area is appropriately staffed for assigned shift and that production, quality and safety standards are maintained.
  • Provide orientation, coaching and training to assigned personnel on department processes and systems. Provide corrective actions as appropriate.
  • Create team environment through motivation and positive feedback of associates and through active communication.
  • Communicate effectively across departments within DC to achieve daily operational goals.
  • Ensure housekeeping standards are met on a daily basis.
  • Conduct physical inspections of assigned work area/equipment. Prepare work orders for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment.
  • Provide data input as needed for required reporting.

 

Job Requirements

Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 to 3 years of supervisory/management experience in an automated distribution or production environment. Familiarity with Radio Frequency and pick-to-light systems desired. Must be flexible to work multi-shifts in a fast-paced production environment. Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills are key for all positions, as well as strong planning and organization skills. MS Office Suite proficiency a plus and Bachelor's Degree preferred.

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