Furniture Prep Manager bei American Furniture Warehouse Co

Department: Furniture Prep

Shift: Various shifts from 5am-10pm

Reports to: Assistant Warehouse Manager

Job Summary:

The Furniture Prep Manager will coach the Furniture Preparation Technicians and Leads to assemble inventory, and hard mark merchandise prior to being loaded for delivery. This individual will also coordinate and communicate with the Furniture Repair department to make sure all merchandise has been repaired and is ready for delivery. The Furniture Prep Lead will coordinate and work with Warehouse Management, Furniture Prep Technicians, Customer Service, and Deliveries to process and complete merchandise that has been added to or canceled from the delivery routes. The ideal Furniture Prep Manager develops strategies to improve operations, increases profitability, motivates employees, and strives to set goals to ensure continuous improvement. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

Typical duties include but are not limited to: 

• Oversee all operations of the Furniture Prep department including but not limited to Technicians and Leads. 
• Manage staff of 5+ employees at any given time 
• Recruit and hire quality employees to meet the needs of business
• Evaluate employees based on performance and other metrics
• Create schedules, approve payroll, and assign duties to employees as necessary
• Develop strategies for better workplace efficiency and goal achievement 
• Coordinate training of new employees and ensure that current employees are receiving ongoing training. 
• Run reports such as unsampled, source location report, sales reports, etc. 
• Ensure we maintain a safe working environment for employees and remain compliant with all OSHA and DOT regulations for the facility.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness to avoid damage of products entering and leaving the facility
• Provide input on labor needs based on workflow and direction from upper management
• Complete accurate warehouse productivity reports for upper management
• Improve the operational systems, processes, and policies in support of the organizational mission
• Recommend tools, fixtures, equipment, or layout changes to improve workflow, productivity, and quality of employee performances.
• Liaise between managers, customers, and employees.
• And all other duties assigned by the Warehouse Manager, Regional Manager, Facility Manager, C.E.O, President, or Operations Manager as directed.

Compensation Package: 

Pay rate: Starting at $26.00/hour

Supervision Given and Received:

This position supervises 5+ employees at any given time. This position is supervised directly by Warehouse Management.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment. 
• Ability to be trained on the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Prior experience operating warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet jack and cherry picker helpful but not required.
• Have a strong independent work ethic.
• Excellent organizational skill and the ability to demonstrate attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks when appropriate.
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on AFW’s success
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Personal Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Ability to analyze, collect and research data and read reports, fierce attention to detail.
• Mathematical Skills -Basic math skills required. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure and use whole numbers. 
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Teamwork – Contributes to building positive team spirit; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed and offers to help others.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; remains open to others & ideas and tries new things.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; supports AFW’s goals and values.
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations; has a cooperative spirit; ability and authority to plan work, meet deadlines and coordinate time sensitive activities across personnel in multiple departments.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
• Safety and Security – Observes and practices safety and security procedures and initiatives.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time. 

Computer Skills: 

Advanced computer skills required. Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, and Microsoft Suite.

Certificates and Licenses: 

None required. Business and Safety certifications/licenses preferred. 

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED is preferred.; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted in lieu of diploma.

Physical Demands:

• Requires the ability to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas. 
• Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours a day.
• Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back. 
• Able to work in various weather conditions. The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 50-100lbs
• Able to work shifts that are 8-12 hours long.
• Ability to work 0 to 35 feet above the ground. 

American Furniture Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at American Furniture Warehouse – an Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

A pre-employment drug screen, background and fit for duty exam check must be passed upon job offer.

Since 1975, our motto has been Under Promise and Over Deliver and this is exactly what we do on a daily basis! At AFW, we strongly believe in recognizing those who exemplify excellence, and reward them for contributing to our collective success. We strive to provide a great work environment for our employees and give them the knowledge and tools needed to provide our customers with an even greater buying experience. At American Furniture Warehouse We Do It Right the First Time!

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