Assistant Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Illinois, 250, Odessa, Ridgemont, College Hills

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Store Manager follows the Store Manager’s direction in overseeing the daily business operations of the entire store, with a strong focus in the production area. Ensures maximum sales and profitability through merchandise, donated and new goods, expense control, team management, operating costs, loss prevention and safety. Responsible for motivating, training and supervising a diverse group of employees in day-to-day tasks. Ensures excellent customer experience throughout all areas including the donation door and production floor.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

· 6 months retail or warehouse/production experience required

· Supervisory experience preferred

· High School/GED preferred

· Must be able to read, write and operate computer

QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIFIC SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE:

· Ability to supervise and motivate employees.

· Ability to handle the needs of disabled employees in a sensitive and effective manner.

· Ability to quickly make decisions and resolve conflict

· Ability to accurately operate and balance cash register

· Ability to communicate appropriately with coworkers and customers

· Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform their duties (POS, Scanner, warehouse equipment, etc.)

· Must be able to safely handle, lift and carry items

· Ability to stand and walk for long periods

· Ability to stoop and bend

· Willing to perform tasks necessary to ensure continuous store operations

· Ability to work varied hours and days as business dictates

· Valid Texas driver’s license required

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

(E – Essential function of job duties)

· Consistently monitor flow of production area and make changes as necessary to ensure donations are sorted, processed and priced appropriately. (E)

· Responsible for consistently monitoring process flow through the cycle of receiving donated/new goods, to pricing and placement on floor, to securing a sale) (E)

· Responsible for making certain each customer receives outstanding service by providing a customer friendly environment (E)

· Provide training and follow up to ensure employees greet/acknowledge each donor, display solid product knowledge & ensure employees maintaining a smooth flow of goods to the floor. (E)

· Provide direction and lead team in offering excellent customer experience at the donation door. Ensure donations are accepted graciously, every customer is thanked and a receipt is offered to each donor (E)

· Proficient with POS system and scanning technology (E)

· Must be able to navigate and troubleshoot databases such as POS, ADP/scheduling, outlook, virtual meetings, etc. (E)

· Understand Goodwill Mission programs and follows the “round up” scripting to support the Mission. Ensures employees are trained and held accountable for “round up” process (E)

· Maintain security protocol regarding passwords, money handling and safeguarding the facility (E)

· Responsible for promptly addressing customer and employee concerns, and communicating situations/resolutions with Manager (E)

· Maintain knowledge of products, placement, pricing and train staff of such. (E)

· Make appropriate decisions in a variety of situations including but not limited to altercations, medical emergencies, theft, power failure, inclement weather, etc. (E)

· Accurately & efficiently complete all sales transactions including discounts, tax exemptions, voids, cash donations, etc (E)

· Responsible for ensuring the store is operating efficiently and employees stay on task to meet or exceed established goals (sales, production, roundup, etc.) (E)

· Work with Manager to create and maintain a schedule that provides store coverage. Monitor store coverage and take measures to ensure appropriate staffing.

· Edit and approve time in conjunction with Manager. (E)

· At the direction of the Manager, facilitate floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance & store housekeeping. (E)

· Follow budgetary guidelines & improve processes to meet or exceed those guidelines. (E)

· Receive and monitor New Goods stock & process/replenish merchandise in store. (E)

· Work with Manager to hire and train new staff, as well as provide ongoing training. (E)

· Train and educate staff regarding behavior, productivity and attendance. Inform Manager of issues or potential issues. (E)

· Enforce and adhere to all company policies, procedures & practices including but not limited to operating procedures, general rules, signage, pricing & loss prevention. (E)

· Process all required documentation and paperwork accurately and timely. (E)

· Assist Manager to complete competencies and evaluations thoroughly and timely. (E)

· Create and foster a respectful and inclusive team environment. Communicate appropriately & positively with co-workers & others. (E)

· Set a positive example and represent Goodwill appropriately. (E)

· Perform other duties & responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.