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As the Production Manager at RWB Thrift, you will play a vital role in overseeing the production operations and supporting the overall success of our thrift store. You will have direct responsibility for all activities executed within the production room, as well as the rolling and recycling of merchandise for the sales floor. Working closely with the store leadership team, you will contribute to creating a positive and dynamic work environment, maximizing sales opportunities, and ensuring exceptional customer service.

The Production Manager ensures the store puts out the right items at the right price and at the right time through accurate pricing, shop-able racks, full merchandise utilization, efficient workflow, and a productive work pace. Your supervision will involve quality control checking and side-by-side involvement in the work to observe, assess, coach, and counsel performance, as well as set the pace of work. The Production Manager links every action to productivity and business results.

You will also oversee and be responsible for training and developing Production Supervisors. You will ensure they have the necessary skills and resources to effectively supervise production activities, maintain quality standards, and meet production goals, contributing to the overall success of our thrift store operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Efficiency & Production Management
• Leadership & People Development
• Flexible Workforce Management
• Recruitment & Onboarding
• Employee Relations & Support
• Safety & Compliance
• Collaboration & Communication
• Administrative Support
• Performance Tracking & Reporting

Language Requirements

• Employees are not required to communicate exclusively in English within the workplace. However, the nature of the position may entail interactions with customers, donors, colleagues, and supervisors who primarily use English. In such instances, a fundamental understanding of written and spoken English for comprehending instructions, as well as the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English, may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in both English and Spanish is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• High-level of computer proficiency (MS Office, Teams, Outlook, and HRIS).
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous thrift, retail, warehouse, or customer facing experience is preferred, but not required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to Safely Perform Job Functions: Capable of safely and effectively performing essential job functions in accordance with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting both qualitative and quantitative productivity requirements.
• Physical Strength: Must have the ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs, frequently exert up to 25 lbs. of force, and constantly apply negligible force when handling objects.
• Endurance: Able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Manual Dexterity: Proficient in performing repetitive motions such as extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction and working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm.
• Fine Motor Skills: Skilled in tasks involving seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands.
• Balance and Agility: Capable of maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces, as well as maintaining balance when performing agile tasks.
• Visual Acuity: Possesses clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.
• Footwear: Required to wear closed-toe shoes for safety purposes.
• Repetitive Tasks: The job involves regular repetitive motions.

Work Environment

• Atmosphere: The work environment is dynamic and characterized by a consistently busy atmosphere. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and busy environment is essential for this role.
• Noise Level: The work environment is noisy due to the bustling activity on the sales floor and the production area. Due to the nature of our operations, the ability to work effectively in a noisy environment is a requirement for this role.
• Lighting: The work environment is characterized by bright lighting throughout the front and back of store, which is integral to our operational requirements. Due to the nature of our operations, the ability to work effectively in a bright environment is a requirement for this role.
• Interactions with Others: The role involves regular interactions with customers, donors, and coworkers, fostering a collaborative and customer-focused environment. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are a requirement for this role.
• Flexibility: The nature of this role requires a high degree of flexibility. Employees may be asked to switch tasks or departments based on operational needs. Employees are expected to work in all areas as assigned, contributing to a well-rounded and collaborative team environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and designing employee experiences that contribute to your growth as much as you do to ours. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a work environment that is welcoming, respectful, and supportive of all individuals. We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that they have equal access to employment opportunities.