Family Dollar

Discount retailer offering low-cost household goods

Distribution Center Department Manager

Warehouse & FulfillmentUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeRome, NY, USA$75k - $80k

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required; a college degree is preferred.
At least 3–5 years of management experience in a distribution, warehouse, or related environment.
Ability to work flexible hours and shifts based on business needs.
Ability to continuously walk the Distribution Center for an extended period and lift or move up to 60 pounds.
Understanding of the distribution process.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Less than 10% travel is required.

Responsibilities

Manage one of the five main distribution center departments, planning, directing, organizing, controlling, and improving assigned business operations to achieve departmental and distribution center objectives.
Directly manage 1–3 exempt and 40–80 non-exempt associates.
Schedule and deploy assigned personnel and equipment to achieve shift performance goals, and ensure materials and tools are available for smooth operation.
Promote a safe working environment through quality work standards, appropriate equipment maintenance, effective communication, and routine housekeeping.
Ensure adherence to planning goals and operational controls, and recommend changes or improvements to enhance performance.
Ensure quality, production, and labor standards are met or exceeded by auditing workflow, correcting substandard performance, and providing associate feedback; troubleshoot workflow stoppages and take corrective action.
Coordinate workflow within and outside the department through established communication processes and channels.
Promote teamwork throughout the facility.
Train and develop department personnel using established training programs.
Provide departmental reporting as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Bilingual English and Spanish abilities are preferred.
Ability to drive performance in a metrics- and goal-driven environment is highly desired.
Prior experience coaching or developing salaried leaders is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of Radio Frequency, WMS (PkMS or Catalyst), and Labor Management (Argent) systems is a plus.

Distribution Center Department Manager

Are you looking to join one of the best retail teams in America?  Creating a culture that provides a compelling place to shop, work and invest is essential to achieving our corporate goals and you can help us succeed in that by becoming a Department Manager at Family Dollar's Rome, New York distribution center.
 

Pay: 75,000 to 80,000

Shift: Monday through Thursday 4pm to 2:30am
 
General Summary:
 
Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish)

The role of Department Manager is to be responsible for management of one of the five main DC departments. This position will also be responsible for planning, directing, organizing control and improving assigned business operations to achieve departmental and distribution center objectives.  This person will also directly manage 1–3 exempt and 40 - 80 non-exempt associates.  This position is responsible for embracing Family Dollar’s store-centric commitment to customers, customer service, and sales.
 
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Schedule and appropriately deploy assigned personnel and equipment to achieve shift performance goals. Ensure appropriate materials/tools are on hand for smooth operation.

Ensure a safe working environment through the promotion of quality work standards, appropriate equipment maintenance, and effective communication. Ensure housekeeping standards are routinely maintained.

Ensure adherence to established planning goals and controls for all operations. Recommend any changes/improvements that enhance operational performance.

Ensure quality, production, and labor standards are met/exceeded by auditing workflow, correcting substandard performance and providing associate feedback as appropriate. Troubleshoot workflow stoppages and take corrective action to avoid disruption.

Coordinate workflow internal and external to the department through established communication processes and channels.

Promote and inspire teamwork throughout the facility.

Train and develop department personnel using established Family Dollar training programs.

Provide departmental reporting as required.

Other duties as assigned.

 
Position Requirements:

Must be able to continuously walk the Distribution Center for an extended period of time

Must be able to lift or move up to 60 lbs

Must be able to work flexible hours and shifts based on business needs

Less than 10% travel

Minimum Requirements:

Education: High School diploma or GED required.  College degree preferred.

Experience: At least 3-5 years management experience in a distribution, warehouse or related environment.

Ability to drive performance in a metrics/goal driven environment highly desired

Prior experience coaching/developing salaried leaders strongly preferred

Job Related Skills: understanding of distribution process

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office application proficiency required.  Knowledge of Radio Frequency, WMS (PkMS or Catalyst) and Labor Management (Argent) systems a plus.

 
What we offer you: 
Family Dollar offers a full benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, 401K
Due to our tremendous growth we also offer excellent career GROWTH opportunities for motivated individuals
 
 
 
Family Dollar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Full time640 Perimeter Rd,Rome,New York 13441DC208Family Dollar

About the Company

Family Dollar

Discount retailer offering low-cost household goods

Family Dollar provided a wide range of inexpensive goods at neighborhood stores, aiming to help shoppers save money on everyday items. Its core model was to offer value in small, convenient locations with merchandise priced at low levels, historically under two dollars. Customers access products by visiting brick‑and‑mortar stores in local communities rather than ordering online. The company stood apart from competitors through its emphasis on ultra-low prices and broad selection within small formats, later expanding through public growth and eventually becoming part of a larger consolidation when Dollar Tree acquired it in 2015. The overall goal was to help budget-conscious families stretch their dollars by offering convenient access to affordable goods.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Chesapeake, VA
Founded: 1959

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