Shipping Department Manager at Rooms To Go in Arlington, TX

Join our TEAM

Look around. Does it seem like we're nearly everywhere? That's because we are! With 8,500 employees and 200+ locations, Rooms To Go is one of the largest and fastest growing furniture retailers in the US. As a financially stable, 30 year old company focused on expansion, there’s never been a better time to join the Rooms To Go Family. We continue to grow, which provides amazing opportunities for our team members to expand their careers.

What you’ll be doing:

• Recruit, motivate and retain a team of high-performing and driven Associates
• Work closely with the Associates to improve morale by motivating through effective coaching and facilitating personal growth
• Work with other department leaders to cultivate a welcoming and team-focused environment
• Plan and execute production schedules while overseeing production processes
• Ensure shipping bays are properly staged and ready for the phase of the shipping progression.
• Monitor production activities and make any necessary staffing adjustments, ability to meet daily shipping deadlines
• Communicate effectively with Associates and all levels of management
• Identify and celebrate operational successes; develop and implement strategies to capitalize on opportunities and address areas of improvement, and execute accordingly
• Manage department budget, ensuring department goals are met or exceeded
• Strategically manage department operations in compliance with company policies and vision
• Initiate, coordinate and effectively manage compliance of optimal operational policies and procedures
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 2 years of college or equivalent work experience
• Four years of warehouse experience, of which two years must involve warehouse department management
• Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
• Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Ability to manage details, appreciate complexity, and champion problem solving
• Strong leadership skills, flexible and innovative with a collaborative style
• Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to bend, stand, walk for prolonged period of time
• Able to repeatedly lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, holidays, and weekends
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Able to submit to a Drug Test and Background Investigation

What’s in it for you?

Benefits and Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits & perks package including 401k + company match, profit sharing, vision, dental, health and life insurance, disability coverage, vacation, sick time, holiday pay, award winning wellness & fitness programs, employee discounts on furniture, and more!

We continue to offer a better way to shop for furniture through innovation, fast delivery, first-rate service, honesty and integrity. We offer a comfortable, friendly work environment with the added peace of mind of working for a financially stable, growth-oriented company. We also give back to our local communities, have an industry leading recycling program and promote employee health and wellness company-wide.

Rooms To Go is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.