Operations Manager

The Operations Manager is a proficient leader in operations, processes, and efficiency. They are pivotal in delivering a consistent Customer experience by managing product presentation, availability, pricing accuracy, and signage on the sales floor.

Requirements

• Create a strong culture of appreciation by consistently recognizing and rewarding excellent individual/team performance, Core Values behaviors, and Company loyalty.
• Plan and prepare, in partnership with SLT, weekly retail and STUDIO Associate schedules according to state and local labor requirements, Associate availability, Workforce Engagement SOP, and budget considerations.
• Train all new Associates and Store Leaders on the scheduling process and Workforce Management system navigation.
• Create and foster a respectful and inclusive environment by welcoming and celebrating differences to ensure a supportive, productive, and fun experience for all Associates.
• Report any issues and requests to SSC Partners by submitting a ServiceNow Ticket, taking full ownership of all Store ServiceNow tickets from initiation to resolution.
• Strategically plan weekly/monthly/quarterly workload to support business priorities by leveraging all workload planning tools to deliver a consistent Customer experience at each location.
• Maintain the Company's Operational and Merchandising Standards through consistent evaluation of the sales floor, and training of Associates, as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) through process observation and extensive associate training and communication.
• Ensure compliance with all Loss Prevention policies and procedures to maintain store inventory accuracy and a safe and secure workplace.
• Support in leading Associates onboarding, learning, and help close the product knowledge/system gap through development coaching and Associate interaction.
• Engage in consistent and meaningful development conversations with all assigned Associates throughout their employment journey.
• Conduct scheduled department walks with Department Head on a consistent weekly cadence to maintain operational excellence, Customer experience and Associate engagement within assigned departments.
• Provide hiring and termination recommendations based on skills/performance to the GM and AGM.
• Enable Associates to be champions of their products and services, ensuring Associates can inform, educate, and promote offerings to Customers.
• Lead and create a service culture that priorities the Customer experience, model, train, and coach to deliver on these expectations.
• Anticipate staffing needs, talent plan, and recruit -both long and short term to maintain the best in-store Customer experience in each department.
• Build and develop a team of passionate and knowledgeable logistic Associates who strive to exceed Customer expectations by having products readily available for our Customers, strong store presentation, and consistent e-commerce process execution.
• Support SLT in delivering on all HR Operational and cyclical programs to maintain compliance.
• Ensure execution and inspect accuracy of all Company directed bulletins, Game Plans & planograms.
• Retain a passionate team for area-specific knowledge and expertise. Through implementation and execution of all development plans set in place by GM/AGM.
• Responsible for inventory accuracy through the consistent execution of the RTV process, accuracy in receiving daily receipts, proper tagging integrity before product placement on the sales floor, conduct accurate cycle counts, and manage inventory levels throughout the product lifecycle.
• Responsible for opening and closing the store at times without additional leadership presence. Responsibilities include but not limited to cash handling procedure, deposits, Customer escalation, opening/closing procedures, providing task direction to all departments, validate proper staffing in all departments to support store needs, maintain brand/merchandising standards across entire store, drive Customer experience and Associate/Customer safety.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off for bereavement
• Paid military leave