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Mattress Firm

Retailer of mattresses with extensive stores

Assistant Operations Manager

Warehouse & FulfillmentPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeFranklin, MA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • At least 2 years of related experience is preferred.
  • Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship and must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
  • Candidates should have knowledge of warehouse, logistics, or supply chain operations; general warehouse standard operating procedures; basic retail operations; inventory control; safety policies and procedures; and financial analysis, reporting, and budgeting.
  • Candidates should be computer literate with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Candidates should be able to use tools, hardware, software, and equipment effectively; evaluate business decisions' impact on financial statements and long-term financial wellbeing; identify problems and workable solutions; adapt to changing situations; motivate and empower individuals and groups; build team spirit and collaboration; and collaborate with others to resolve problems.
  • The role involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, and hearing; lifting or moving up to 100 pounds; use of hands and fingers; reaching; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and sufficient sight to ensure safety.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the efficient day-to-day operations of the distribution center and contribute to meeting its financial objectives compared with budget.
  • Create and foster trust, open two-way communication, and cohesive team effort; align the team with the strategic vision and communicate the organization's mission and values.
  • Communicate with team members through regular meetings and hold one-on-one meetings with direct reports at least twice a month.
  • Ensure adherence to operational processes, policies, and procedures and maintain company standards for distribution center appearance, cleanliness, and functionality.
  • Identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives in the distribution center.
  • Facilitate resolution of customer service issues and verify driver payroll for accuracy.
  • Conduct required physical cycle counts, review discrepancies, and make appropriate corrections.
  • Ensure proper safety equipment is used and that safety policies and procedures are followed to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Complete required training modules and certifications by their due dates.
  • Communicate professionally with internal and external contacts and communicate concerns or issues to leadership to support efficient department and company operations.
  • Follow company policies and standards for appearance, functionality, and brand representation.
  • Execute team member performance improvement plans, progressive discipline, and terminations when appropriate under company policy.
  • Participate in monthly distribution-center-wide meetings to communicate organizational and distribution center wins and opportunities and respond to questions or concerns.
  • Assist Loss Prevention with loss prevention and safety audits.
  • Provide safety and other training, including periodic retraining, to team members and contract employees when assigned.
  • Monitor employee time records and review and approve paid time off and leave-of-absence requests in accordance with policy and procedures when assigned.
  • Participate in interviewing and hiring potential distribution center team members when assigned.
  • Manage the distribution center in the absence of the distribution center leader when assigned.
  • Participate in coaching conversations and administer disciplinary actions when assigned.
  • Lead or participate in shift-start daily stand-up meetings or team meetings when assigned.
  • Take an active role in onboarding and training new distribution center team members when assigned.
  • Execute company initiatives and other activities requested by the supervisor.
  • Maintain job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and contribute ideas to optimize or improve the team, department, and company.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • At least 2 years of related experience is preferred.

About the Company

Mattress Firm

Retailer of mattresses with extensive stores

Mattress Firm is a large retail chain that sells mattresses and sleep products through hundreds of stores. Its model centers on letting customers try beds in-store and arranging fast, often same-day, delivery, with financing options sometimes available. The company grew by acquiring regional mattress chains to build the biggest network of stores, which helped it become the largest U.S. mattress retailer at one point. That expansion also led to over-saturation and financial trouble, including a Chapter 11 bankruptcy and restructuring. Now owned by Somnigroup International (part of Tempur Sealy), Mattress Firm’s goal is to maintain broad reach and accessibility in the mattress market, offering a wide selection and convenient delivery to capture and maintain a leading share of the sleep-products market.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1986

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