Location: Newark,NJ, USA
Location Newark, NJ
No Remote
* **eComm Warehouse Department Manager, Reserve**
eComm is growing at an unprecedented rate and we have opportunities for you to be part of our growth as a Department Manager in our Reserve department. As Department Manager, you will use your problem-solving skills in the continuous improvement of your department and our entire fulfillment operation. You will develop, monitor, and maintain executable strategies to improve product flow, productivity, and quality.
This position is for 3rd shift, workdays are Sunday - Wednesday. This also requires flexibility to work either 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift during our Peak period as business needs arise.
+ 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.
+ 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 associates performance recognition programs.
+ 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.
+ 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.
+ 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.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ **Bilingual English/Spanish a plus**
+ Bachelors Degree in Management, Logistics, Supply Chain or related field and /or equivalent work experience (5 years preferred).
+ Knowledge of process improvement processes such as Six Sigma and or LEAN (5S).
+ JDA Experience is a plus
+ Knowledgeable of a direct-to-consumer fulfillment operation
+ Advanced technical skills in Excel to customize or create reports to track progress with department assignments.