Assistant General Manager (112454)

The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the U.S. and worldwide. Our brands include T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and Sierra Trading Post, as well as tjmaxx.com and sierratradingpost.com in the United States; Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls in Canada; T.K. Maxx in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria and the Netherlands, as well as HomeSense and tkmaxx.com in the U.K.; and Trade Secret in Australia. With nearly $31 billion in revenues in 2015, more than 3,600 stores, and approximately 216,000 Associates, success is always in style at TJX. We at TJX understand that both our customers and the talent pool from which our Associates come are increasingly diverse. Our core values of respect, integrity and fairness are inherent in the relationships we build with each other, our vendors and our customers. We are committed to leveraging the differences among our Associates and customers to create both a diversified mix of talent within TJX and a diversified mix of merchandise within our stores. We consider the unique views and opinions of our Associates to be key to our growth and success in the future.

Are you’re experienced in moving goods and moving people – a true team leader who can motivate and inspire Associates and Managers alike to reach their maximum leadership potential? If so, TJX would like you to join our Distribution Leadership team. TJX offers tremendous growth potential in our expansive distribution network, exceptional benefits, work/life balance and an excellent relocation package for qualified candidates.

TJX Companies is seeking an experienced Assistant General Manager for one of our fast-paced Distribution Centers. The ideal candidate has run a large (1M+ sq. ft.) high-volume warehouse distribution center operation and has a progressive track record of driving operational efficiency and results. Exceptional interpersonal team leadership skills are essential too, as you’ll oversee a staff of 300+ hourly Associates and supervise up to three Area Operations Managers.

The Assistant General Manager will:

• Support multiple set shifts at Distribution Center
• Ensure safe, efficient warehouse facility operations by advocating safety training & accident preparedness
• Meet or exceed volume and department productivity goals
• Have the ability to analyze and make staffing adjustments to respond to work flow
• Adhere to proper work methods and safety & union standards
• Maintain & continuously improve cost-efficiency and facility performance
• Actively coach, counsel, challenge & inspire staff to facilitate growth and development
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships across all levels of departments in order to implement strategic solutions
• Foster and reinforce a positive, collaborative environment that respects and values diversity

The Assistant General Manager must have:

• 7-10 years of related experience directly reporting to Sr. Managers
• Experience overseeing large, diverse teams of 300+ hourly Associates
• Strong reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate policies & procedures clearly
• Strong computer skills including WMS, Windows/MS Office (Word & Excel)

At TJX, we’ve built a reputation for finding ways of giving our Associates what they need. After all, they’re the reason for our success. That’s why we believe in creating a dynamic work environment where Distribution Center Associates can find themselves part of the team, fitting right in from the start. Here, your teamwork efforts will be encouraged and recognized along with your leadership abilities. You’ll also enjoy exception benefits, including a variety of training and development programs and exciting career path opportunities.

At the TJX Companies, Inc., you'll not only enjoy the security of working for a stable and profitable industry leader, but you'll also enjoy the benefits that go along with it, such as: Medical/Dental/Life insurance, Associate Discounts and a Savings/Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan.

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TJX is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Posting Notes: Worcester || Massachusetts