Department Manager (DOTCOM) - Mt. Olive Distribution Center

Company:Toys 'R' Us, Inc.Location: 07836Position Type: Full Time, EmployeeCompany:Toys 'R' Us, Inc.Email:Apply by EmailABOUT US...If you are a hardworking, dedicated kid-at-heart who enjoys working in the retail industry, then a position at Toys”R”Us may be the ideal career opportunity for you. Because Toys”R”Us has a proud heritage of understanding and appreciating children and the value of play in their lives, we are recognized worldwide as THE toy authority. With nearly 60 years in the toy business and stores in 32 countries around the world, Toys”R”Us understands what kids want.Toys”R”Us is one of the leading specialty toy retailers in the world. Currently, we sell merchandise through more than 1,400 stores, including nearly 600 stores in the U.S. and almost 650 international toy stores, including licensed and franchised stores, as well as through our website at www.toysrus.com. Babies”R”Us is the largest baby product specialty store chain in the world and a leader in the juvenile industry, and sells merchandise through nearly 250 stores in the U.S., as well as on the internet at www.babiesrus.com.With attractive growth potential, competitive benefits package and a proven leadership position in the toy industry, Toys”R”Us could offer you an exciting career in retail. Department Manager (DOTCOM) - Mt. Olive Distribution CenterEssential Duties: Supervise, direct, train, and develop associates by providing positive and constructive feedback. Communicate departmental/company standards, expectations, goals, changes, and policies to associates or management team. Enforce existing standards. Monitor, maintain, and develop specific, executable strategies to improve productivity and quality within the department. Analyze workload and adjust staff accordingly to accomplish departmental/building goals. Contribute to and support all company and building programs and initiatives. Work with other managers to achieve overall shift and building goals. Ensure associate safety through education and training, and by promoting safety awareness.Critical Skills: Budget/Sales Responsibility: Yes Direct Reports: Yes Specific technical training (i.e., CPA, Engineer, etc.) Other: Solid communication skills, computer skills (Microsoft applications), interpersonal skills, analytical and math skills, problem-solving skills, and organizational skills.Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Management, Logistics, or related field and/or equivalent work experience. A minimum of two years management experience. Previous distribution center experience a plus.Physical Requirements:Ability to maneuver through storage racks, trailers, and other areas of the warehouse. Requires ability to use office equipment including, but not limited to, phone, keyboard, monitor, and calculator. Must be able to communicate effectively, both in person and on the telephone. Could be asked to provide physical activity including, but not limited to, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), and walking (up to 80% of day). Could be asked to operate equipment found in a distribution center environment including, but not limited to, material handling equipment.Environmental Requirements:Inside average office environment 20% of time; inside warehouse environment 80% of time. Depending on location and time of year, extreme high and low temperatures within the building will be experienced. Average noise levels within the office environment; noise level within the warehouse are within normal decibel level. No personal protective equipment required.