Production Manager - Corunna

SUMMARY:

The Production Manager is responsible for meeting and/or exceeding all store production goals. The Production Manager is responsible for training and developing all production and dock workers. The Production Manager will also serve as the Store Manager in their absence to ensure smooth overall store operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees production team to ensure quotas are met daily such as: piece count per department, and skid count
• Ensures staff assignments are completed accurately and in a timely fashion
• Ensures quality of items, pricing, and tagging are consistent and properly executed
• Maintains cleanliness to keep a neat, clean, and safe workspace
• Training and developing all dock and production team; ensuring they are informed on all policies and procedures
• Monitor and review employee performance in a timely fashion and give feedback to employees when needed
• Counseling and documentation of employees that need corrective action
• Record and inputs daily production data including skid count
• Effective communication and leadership skills
• Enthusiastic ability to bring energy to the production team
• Ensures donations are processed in a way to maximize sales and minimize waste
• Monitor waste and rag gaylords to ensure we are not discarding sellable items
• Monitor loading and unloading of the trucks
• Monitor supply levels and order when needed

RELATED JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain compliance with all VOAMI policies and procedures
• Ensure that all duties are carried out in a timely and orderly fashion
• Maintain relationships with other staff and external vendors
• Other duties as assigned by Store Manager

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated increasing responsibility and performance in acquired experience
• Knowledge of retail and/or store management including personnel, inventories, cash accounting techniques, operation of a POS system, personal computer and basic safety
• Knowledge of basic personnel and safety laws and requirements
• Basic knowledge and skill in the hiring and supervision of staff including motivational techniques, disciplinary action, evaluation and promotion
• Skill and ability to train and coach employees including, customer service, safety, cashiering and others
• Skill in basic organization to conduct meetings, to prioritize, track and complete assigned tasks
• Skill and ability to interact with customer complaints and resolving disputes
• Ability to assess and adapt quickly to the needs of the store
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed
• Ability to independently to perform all the duties of the position effectively and efficiently
• Must maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license and driving record that satisfies insurability requirements
• Ability to commit to the VOAMI mission

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree in Business Administration, Merchandising Management, Advertising, or other related field with three years of management experience in retail or secondary retail sales or an equivalent combination of training and experience

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the

employee is frequently required to sit, stand, reach, bend, stoop, hear, lift, walk, and drive. The vision requirement

includes depth perception, peripheral, near and far vision.

Environmental Working Requirements:

Works in office and outdoor settings and travels occasionally. Will be subjected to seasonal elements. Interacts with staff, customers, regulatory agencies and vendors. May be subjected to interruptions throughout the day. May be subject to hostile or emotionally upset staff and/or customers.

Other Requirements:

The ability to work various shifts and irregular hours to meet agency’s needs, Attendance and participation in mandatory meetings and trainings.

Must maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license and driving record that satisfies insurability requirements.

VOAMI is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion for both our employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.