Department Manager

Dollar Tree • Windsor, CT

17h • $65,000 - $72,000

About The Position

The Department Manager at a Dollar Tree Distribution Center manages departmental operations and associates, ensuring daily warehouse activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company policies, procedures, and operational standards. The role supports operations across Receiving, Order Selection, Shipping, and Equipment departments and oversees up to 20 associates. The Department Manager leads, coaches, and supports supervisors and associates while ensuring compliance with safety, sanitation, quality, and operational requirements.

Requirements

• At least three years of distribution center management or operations experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Solid knowledge of distribution center practices and procedures.
• Strong leadership, administrative, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Analytical ability to gather and interpret information and implement proactive solutions.
• Strong PC skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing multiple warehouse departments within a distribution center environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee up to 20 associates and related departmental functions within the Distribution Center.
• Support operations across Receiving, Order Selection, Shipping, and Equipment departments.
• Ensure merchandise is scheduled, received, unloaded, checked, replenished, selected, labeled, scanned, loaded, shipped, moved, and slotted as required by the department.
• Complete responsibilities in accordance with company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Lead, coach, and support supervisors and associates toward professional success.
• Ensure adherence to safety, sanitation, quality, and operational standards.
• Maintain compliance with Distribution Center practices and procedures.

Benefits

• Potential annual bonus of $10,000; associates may be eligible for a yearly bonus when goals are reached.
• Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement plans with matching contribution.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Educational Assistance.
• Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed