Department Manager

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Chariton, IA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department Manager at Hy-Vee assists in managing overall daily warehouse operations and directs labor. This role is responsible for maintaining equipment and the cleanliness of the facility. The position requires a focus on partnerships, a growth mindset, results orientation, customer focus, and professionalism. The manager is accountable to the Assistant Vice President, Warehousing and/or Warehouse Manager, and supervises all warehouse personnel.

Requirements

Must be able to do logical thinking to solve problems; several abstract and concrete variables.
Must be able to do arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Possess the ability to write form letters or routine correspondence; interpret written work instructions; interview job applicants; and counsel or advise people.
Must be physically able to perform sedentary work: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including the human body.
Visual requirements include clarity of vision at 20 inches or less up to 20 feet or more with or without correction; depth perception and field of vision.
Must pass post offer pre-employment fitness test, hearing, and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent.
Basic computer knowledge.
One year up to three years of similar or related experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct the work of all employees.
Determine labor needs, maintain use of overtime.
Promote, support, and direct all work to be done in a safe manner.
Maintain in-house quality control of products and equipment.
Communicate with supervisors and employees.
Answer questions and respond to employee needs.
Schedule, attend, and participate in meetings.
Maintain employee records and document employee interactions.
Report to work when scheduled and work the expected number of hours.
Complete training of employees.
Complete employee performance reviews.
Assist with interviewing applicants.
Perform other job related duties and special projects as required.
Instruct, assign work, review work, plan work of others, coordinate activities, and allocate personnel.
Select new employees and act on employee problems.
Recommend employee discipline, transfer promotions, and discharges.