At American Signature Inc., we believe everyone has the right to a well-furnished life. Since 1948, we have been helping families fill their homes with furniture they love. Our company includes more than 125 family-owned and operated stores. As a Warehouse Lead, you are a part of this family and critical to our success. The Warehouse Lead is responsible for people development, expense management and driving the operational aspects of the business. This role has a broad range of responsibility and reports directly to the Delivery Center Warehouse Operations Manager.
Why you’ll want to join our team:
Join a historic, family-owned business that has helped furnish the lives of customers for more than 70 years
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits & 401K plan
Growth. Our team members are encouraged to develop and move into more challenging roles as their career progresses.
Employee discounts at our affiliate brands which include– Value City Furniture, American Signature Furniture, DSW, and American Eagle Outfitters
What your day will look like:
Train and support through hands on teaching and coaching using our Company values
Executes and supports daily prepping and truck staging of merchandise for home delivery
Ensure truck prepping lanes are accurate and ready for loading
Ensure accuracy of physical and digital inventory locations
Ensure proper execution of Standard Operating Procedures related to the inventory process
Oversee the process of prepping and loading trucks
Communicate line damages to Office Operations Supervisor to ensure relay to customer and appropriate documenting of issues
Manage and train for a uniform and consistent wrapping process for all stock
Drive damage prevention by communicating damage data and coaching to team members on root cause
Ensure that safety requirements (proper belts, safety glasses, etc.) are in place daily with team
Achieve operational excellence via execution of the company standards to keep a clean, well-organized facility
What will help you succeed:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to lead and motivate teams
Prior experience of leading teams of up to 10 associates preferred
Ability to assess talent and coach
Ability to effectively delegate, follow up and communicate with all levels in the Delivery Center
Knowledge of furniture delivery standards preferred
Flexibility to accommodate needs of business; include evenings and weekends
Track record of serving others and putting team goals first
Owners’ mindset: takes ownership over everything within scope of responsibility while empowering others to do the same
Adaptability; flexible to changing market forces and shifting priorities