Manager in Training-Warehouse Operations

Slumberland Furniture • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

The Manager in Training – Warehouse Operations role develops operations skills through Slumberland’s focused learning program, with opportunities to learn back room organization, logistics management, inventory control, delivery systems, customer service, merchandise presentation, and employee leadership. The role assists with managing store operations and works toward providing an exceptional customer experience while supporting store goals.

The position may involve making deliveries to customer homes and managing back room and store customer pickups. It also includes learning to manage inventory and related labor costs, supplies, and equipment efficiently; supporting employee recruitment and development; and maintaining building, equipment, and workplace safety. The role may require relocation to multiple Midwestern areas and a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or a minimum of 4 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a back room environment, including knowledge and practice in merchandise movement and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• A clean driving record and appropriate driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a health card.
• A safe, insurable driving record that permits driving on company business.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to relocate to multiple Midwestern areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing operations, including staffing, the back room, inventory control, and customer service.
• Learn to plan, implement, and maintain delivery systems, including deliveries to customer homes and back room and store customer pickups.
• Manage back room systems and inventory levels, related labor costs, supplies, and equipment efficiently.
• Learn to manage customer service functions with a focus on putting the customer first.
• Assist with floor merchandise presentation by moving merchandise or redesigning store displays.
• Learn to motivate employees to meet individual and overall store goals and foster a stimulating, cooperative, challenging, and rewarding environment.
• Participate with the manager in recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and developing store employees.
• Provide input on performance reviews and learn to provide ongoing coaching and training.
• Follow and model safety policies, safe behaviors, and risk-reduction procedures.
• Learn to be responsible for building and equipment maintenance.
• Properly handle, operate, and maintain trucks and power and manual equipment.
• Maintain a safe, organized back room and hold staff accountable for following safe work practices.
• Abide by company rules and expectations.
• Drive the delivery truck when drivers are unavailable or as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive wages starting at $18 per hour, with an opportunity to earn up to $22 per hour.
• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Up to 3 weeks of paid time off in the first year.
• Generous merchandise discount.
• 401(k) and Roth plan.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager