What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Manager position at Bed Bath & Beyond?
- Review daily processing and operational requirements of an area within a department; develop and implement daily staff production plan for area; determine and communicate staff assignments in a timely and fair manner.
- Communicate departmental/company standards (e.g., reasonable expectations), goals, policies, and other relevant business information to associates; conduct daily huddles and engage associates regularly to promote open, two-way communication with associates.
- Manage associate performance and provide frequent coaching and performance feedback; address performance issues in a timely and constructive manner (partner with the Department manager when formal corrective action is needed); support facility associate performance recognition programs.
- Complete and deliver associate performance evaluations in a timely and effective manner.
- Train and develop associates to perform job duties safely and effectively.
- Adjust associate work assignments as needed to ensure execution of daily production plan and operational standards; communicate critical production issues and concerns to Department Manager; develop, discuss, and execute solutions as needed.
- Participate in department and area staffing activities, including candidate interviewing and selection.
- Identify, develop, and implement process improvement initiatives to continuously improve the operations (e.g., safety, productivity, quality) of the area; engage associates for input in identifying and developing process improvement initiatives.
- Communicate and collaborate with other managers in the facility to ensure coordination of operational activities and initiatives within the building.
- Create and promote a positive associate relations environment in area and department; ensure policies and procedures are properly and consistently administered; communicate and uphold “open door” policy; address associate issues in a timely and fair manner; partner with Department Manager and HR Department as needed to address and resolve associates issues and concerns.
- Promote safety awareness and accountability through ongoing associate education and training; role model safe work practices; identify and proactively address potential safety hazards.
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