DC Area Supervisor

"It's a Brand New Day at Ross" and we've got "Brand New Opportunities" for you!  With tremendous success, and consistent growth, Ross Stores has an ever changing fast paced environment.  If you enjoy a challenge and like working with teams that are collaborative and supportive, we may be the right fit for you.   Ross Stores, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, is the nation's second largest off-price retailer operating 866 Ross Dress for Less® stores in 27 states and Guam and 52 dd's DISCOUNTS® locations in 4 states. Ross Dress for Less offers first-quality, in-season, name brand and designer apparel, accessories, footwear and home fashions for the entire family at everyday savings of 20% to 60% off department and specialty store regular prices. dd's DISCOUNTS features a more moderately-priced assortment of first-quality, in-season, name brand and fashion apparel, accessories, footwear for the entire family at everyday savings of 20% to 70% off moderate department and discount store regular prices as well as similar savings on a wide assortment of merchandise for the home.   POSITION OVERVIEW:   Supervises activities of regular associates and temporary workers in the Bulk Pack Range Department. Assesses production schedules and man-hour requirements for completion of job assignments. Interprets company policies and procedures to ensure compliance and adherence. Enforces safety regulations. Evaluates and assesses production methods, performances and efficency for improvements and/or changes. Prepares associates performance evaluations and assists in the administration of reviews. Determines time and production standards and maintains records. Must have a “can-do”, “make-it-happen” attitude. This is demonstrated by displaying the ability to use perseverance and initiative in order to ensure top performance, quality and service to our store. Responsibility for developing and maintaining an open, engaging labor relation’s environment which remains issue free.   RESPONSIBILITIES:   Trains, assesses, motivates, coaches, and evaluates associates in all areas of job duties using established methods and standards.  Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with other Area Supervisors, DC  Merchandise Managers, and Human Resources. Ensures rapid, accurate movement and processing of merchandise using established- Engineered methods and standards. Responsible for quality of work for all associates; regulars and temporaries. Enforces policies and safety regulations. Prepares associate evaluations and administers reviews with the assistance of the DC Merchandise Manager. Organizes and prioritizes daily work orders and staffing needs to meet production goals. Provides updates to DC Merchandise Manager on production planning information and  Needs/problems of the area. Conducts disciplinary meetings regarding job performance with associates, in compliance with the company policies and procedures. Performs job applicant interviews and makes hiring decisions. Participates in the separation process when direct reports are terminated. Works on special projects as needed.   OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:   Maintains daily paperwork, such as time and production records. Assists merchandise processors with paperwork, ticketing problems and troubleshooting orders. Develops and monitors statistics pertinent to department productivity and service standards. Facilitates associate training/meetings for subject such as safety, human resources, new process orientation, and other subjects as conditions necessitate. Other job duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
SPECIAL SKILLS:   Strong written and verbal communication and organization skills are necessary. Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Familiarity with the following technical equipment: radio frequency/bar code scanners, and Rapid Pak System. Abiltiy to lift up to 40lbs. on occasion. Minimum of two years supervisory experience in a production or merchandising function. Job Code : DW38 Division/Department : Distribution Travel Required : None