Retail Warehouse Lead - Morrow

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Ashley Furniture is a privately held company with over 75 years in business. We wouldn’t be the World’s Largest Furniture Manufacturer without those that make us One Ashley. When you join the Ashley Furniture team you are joining the history and the future of furniture

Position Summary:

The Outlet Warehouse Manager is responsible for managing all back of house activities needed to support the sales and operations of an Outlet store in a safe and efficient manner. These activities include organization and maintenance of the warehouse space, the receipt and processing of incoming and outgoing merchandise, inventory management, customer order management, billing, and expense management. The Outlet Warehouse Manager is responsible for the supervision, training, and productivity of Outlet Warehouse associates.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe and organized warehouse using existing standard operating procedures such as the “6S” approach while also determine new approaches and processes to maintain and organize the warehouse space and associated activities as business needs change.
• Manage the receipt and processing of incoming and outgoing merchandise ensuring all merchandise is accounted for through proper documentation and reporting. Ensure standard operating procedures for receiving, handling and storing of merchandise and fixtures are executed timely, efficiently and safely.
• Ensure effective inventory management practices are executed daily. Accountable for process such as receiving, merchandise transfers, inventory adjustments, cycle counts, scrap, and quarterly inventory counts.
• Manage all warehouse customer order processes and procedures. Ensures timely pickup and delivery of all customer pick up orders. Schedules warehouse associates to accommodate pick up and load outs of merchandise. Ensures all orders are loaded safely in accordance with policy. Responsible for billing customer pick up orders.
• Direct salesfloor replenishment activities such as, but not limited to assembly, restocking, back stocking, removing sold product from floor.
• Partner with visual ensuring warehouse associates are available to support the visual needs of the store throughout the day and prior to and during floor sets.
• Ensure merchandise protection and repair practices are in place. Trains associates on the proper ways to prevent damages and safely handle merchandise. Completes the damaged goods process report. Receives, distributes and/or install parts that are ordered for repairing damaged furniture.
• Works to reduce the warehouse operating expenses (payroll, overtime, equipment, supplies).
• Monitor Warehouse Associates ensuring they work efficiently to meet daily goals without sacrificing safety, accuracy and quality.
• Make employment decisions and/or recommendations on hiring, improvement plans, transfers, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, pay adjustments, etc.
• Coordinate and manage the work of employees by directing members of the team to meet the area’s goals. Audit regularly to ensure standard operating procedures are being adhered to.
• Manage employee performance and assist employees in making improvements to their performance through coaching, mentoring, and administering performance reviews. Recommend, plan and/or implement employee training and skill development activities.
• Audit, maintain and ensure employee time-keeping and absentee records are accurate.
• Communicate company and departmental issues and goals and facilitate employee growth and development through weekly team meetings, regular individual employee meetings, coaching, training, and company-offered learning opportunities.
• Manage resources to optimize equipment, facilities, employees, methods, and materials.
• Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.

Hourly Pay: $20.00 per hour

Primary Job Functions:

• Maintain floor inventory by arranging showroom floor and setting-up incoming product. Transfer product from warehouse to floor, monitor incoming product for structural integrity and/or flaws.
• Remove sold product from floor, wrap and store until customer delivery or load product into customer vehicle for customer pickup.
• Communicate daily or weekly as needed with the Visual Lead or Manager to coordinate efforts in prioritizing work for reading the floor for incoming merchandise.
• Responsible for the clerical side of the warehouse operation documenting product receipt.
• Receive and distribute and/or install parts that are ordered for repairing floor samples.
• Organize and maintain the warehouse, performing general housekeeping duties, including maintaining cardboard trailer/dumpsters. Keep the backroom warehousing area neat and clean.
• Building maintenance, completing simple repairs.
• Complete and submit weekly warehouse checklist.
• Work to reduce store WHS operating expenses.
• Maintain reliable attendance.
• All other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Warehouse functions
• Hand tools
• Ability to use some industrial machinery
• Proper methods for lifting/stacking and leverage
• Basic Computer functions
• Strong product knowledge
• Detail oriented
• Manually unload and load product repeatedly from semi-trailers.
• Ability to communicate with others
• Ability to supervise and provide leadership
• Maintain a valid driver’s license

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the US, Required
• At least 18 years old, Required
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and Holidays
• Ability to regularly lift and transport objects over 100 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
• Demonstrate Ashley’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.
• Maintain reliable attendance
• Thrive in a team environment

Benefits:

At Ashley we believe in providing you flexibility for you and your family. When you join our family, you are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Benefits programs which includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), Paid Holidays, 80 hours paid vacation, and Profit Sharing. Benefits may vary based on position and location, so we encourage you to speak with the recruiting team during the interview process.

Who Are We?

Ashley is the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world and has been named one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes. We are on the cutting edge of innovation with a laser focus on technology. We invest in automation initiatives creating industry-leading, high-speed automated equipment and manufacturing systems.

“Since 1945, our teamwork, systems, and desire to continuously improve demonstrate a company whose passion is put into every action. Ashley’s vision is “We want to be the best home furnishings company”. We strive for nothing less than earning the loyalty and trust of our employees and customers every day.” -Todd Wanek, President, and CEO

One Ashley Core Values:

• Honesty & Integrity
• Passion, Drive, Discipline
• Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
• Dirty Fingernail
• Growth Focused

Ashley Furniture is known for having a “Growth Mindset”, and it is our mission to help those around us continue to grow. We implement continuous improvement learning programs for those within our organization and outside of our organization.

We support community development by honoring our military, and first response teams, and investing in medical research. We strive to be an industry leader in waste reduction by increasing recycling and upcycling in our manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and retail spaces.

Learn more about our efforts below

Programs we Support:

Soldiers Walk Memorial Park

Operation Shut Eye

Aiding First Responders

City of Hope

Heartworks

Hope to Dream

Ashley’s Angels

Crisis Response

Scholarship Programs and Tuition Reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates, only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals only.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person