Assistant General Manager

Dollar Tree Inc

Joliet, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Business Administration, Coaching, Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Cost Control, Disciplinary Action, Distribution Channel, Distribution Operations, Distribution Services, Employee Assistance Plan, Employee Orientation, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Human Resources Management, IBM AS-400 Server, Internet Application, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Leadership, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Operations Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Policy Implementation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Productivity Management, Quality Management, Quality Monitoring, Safety/Work Safety, Shipping/Receiving, Talent Management, Time Management, Warehousing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Joliet, IL
POSTED
4 days ago

Salary: $110K - $120K + equity and bonus incentives

Assistant General Manager

Your leadership, operational expertise, and talent development skills make you a great fit for our Assistant General Manager position. Join our dynamic team today and find a rewarding career with a company that values you and all you bring to the table.

About Your Role:

As an Assistant General Manager at one of Dollar Tree's Distribution Centers, you'll manage and coordinate receiving, order filling, shipping, and off-shift operations to ensure safe, productive, and cost-effective distribution. You'll partner with the General Manager to meet operational, quality, and safety goals while mentoring and developing a team of supervisors and frontline associates. Your day-to-day job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Operations Management:

  • Ensure stores are supplied with ordered merchandise in a safe, timely, and efficient manner

  • Establish productivity and quality goals and ensure these goals are met

  • Assist the General Manager with short- and long-term planning, budget control, and implementation of operational policies, programs, and systems

  • Monitor, evaluate, and manage key productivity indicators to control costs

  • Review merchandise cuts, shortages, mislabels, and load quality to maintain quality and inventory accuracy

  • Monitor compliance with merchandise damage minimization efforts and proper handling of merchandise

Leadership & Talent Development:

  • Assist the General Manager with staff hiring, orientation, training, performance evaluations, pay increases, and associate development

  • Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and associates to support performance and growth

  • Partner with HR and management teams to carry out disciplinary actions or recommend termination as needed

  • Ensure department managers distribute work assignments fairly and apply company policies consistently

  • Share information and anticipate communication needs of all distribution center associates

Safety, Quality & Compliance:

  • Ensure a clean, safe, and accident-free working environment

  • Monitor results of quality, accuracy, safety, and housekeeping evaluations to ensure adherence to company standards

Your Required Skills and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in business administration or logistics preferred

  • Minimum of six (6) years of distribution center operations management experience or equivalent

  • Strong knowledge of distribution center practices and procedures

  • Strong leadership, administrative, organizational, managerial, and communication skills (written and verbal)

  • Ability to assess, manage, train, mentor, and develop talent

  • Strong analytical ability to gather and interpret information and develop, recommend, and implement solutions

  • Strong business acumen and decision-making skills

  • Ability to accept personal and departmental accountability

  • Proficiency with warehouse management systems (such as AS400 or Catalyst) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)

  • Familiarity with internet and web-based applications

Preferred Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, logistics, or a related field

Our success is a team effort -

when we reach our goals, you'll be eligible for a yearly bonus!

Your Perks and Benefits:

We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:

  • 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

  • And much more!

Who We Are:

At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value - it's what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities.

We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform - and we know that this path starts with you.

Join our team today and discover The Value of You.

Dollar Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment at Dollar Tree, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Full time

300 Dollar Tree Lane,Joliet,Illinois 60436

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Dollar Tree

About the Company

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Dollar Tree Inc

It’s all about the thrill of the hunt!

We love to hear from our customers and overwhelmingly the two comments we repeatedly receive are:

"I can't believe this cool item I just found at Dollar Tree!" AND...

"I can't believe it's only $1.00!"

That’s when we know we've done our jobs right! We have worked hard to create an environment where shopping is fun... a place where our customers can discover new treasures every week... a store where entire families can enjoy hunting for that special something. Every Dollar Tree store is bright and well lit, clean and well organized, and stocked with endless hidden treasures!

Just as important, we continue to offer our customers products they need at extreme values! We carry a broad, exciting mix of merchandise that includes many trusted national and regional brands. Some of the product departments you'll find at Dollar Tree include housewares, glassware, dinnerware, cleaning supplies, candy, snacks, food, health and beauty, toys, gifts, gift bags and wrap, party supplies, stationery, craft supplies, teaching supplies, books, seasonal décor, and so much more. Everything you need for every day, every holiday, every occasion... and every single item is only $1 (or less)!

The best part is that there is probably a Dollar Tree store near you! We are a national company with thousands of stores conveniently located in shopping centers and malls in all 48 contiguous states. You can also shop online for larger quantities of the same items you'd find in our stores, plus check out craft and project ideas, take advantage of online exclusives and manufacturer closeouts, watch videos, and join our Value Seekers Club to find even more fun and frugal ideas. We invite you to come check us out, compare our prices, and stretch your dollars by shopping with us... Discover the Dollar Tree Difference!

 

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1986
WEBSITE
https://www.dollartree.com/careers