Full Time Thrift Store Supervisor - Cornwall, Canada - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

Verified Company

Cornwall, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

The Thrift Store Supervisor ensures that the Cornwall Thrift Store is organized, neat and provides service to customers. In addition, they contribute to the stores success by assisting the Thrift Store Manager in executing store operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operations

Assist the Thrift Store Manager in executing store operations.
Able to cover for the Manager when on vacation.
Determine and maintain appropriate stock levels.
Participate and oversee sorting and tagging merchandise, unloading donations, stocking shelves, and performing cash transactions.
Responsible for assisting and supervising a team of employees and volunteers to ensure standards in sales, meeting sales target, customer service, merchandising, marketing, and public relations are achieved.
In consultation with the Thrift Store Manager develop/plan the store layout to attract customers, including window displays and merchandise displays, decides on instore promotions and auction and advising of any recommendations for new racks, shelving, and signage.
Serve the customers in a courteous and efficient manner by listening to and addressing customer concerns, suggestions and complaints and discussing with the Thrift Store Manager as needed.
Ensure accuracy in the completion of all customer transactions.
Prepare sales summaries when required; contribute to meeting store budgets by maintaining customer service standards.
Inventory control: retrieve, sort, price, and discard or recycle any stale or unsaleable items on an ongoing basis; seek to protect the store from inventory shrinkage by close visual monitoring.
Participate in ensuring the maintenance and cleanliness of the store is up to standard policy including practicing "Tidy Maintenance."

Human Resources

May assist in the recruitment process of staff and volunteers in consultation with the Thrift Store Manager.
Assist with staff and volunteer orientation and training for all aspects of merchandise handling including receiving, sorting, stocking and check out as well as all aspects of customer service.
Monitor employees, volunteers' performance, and report any concerns/questions to the Thrift Store Manager.
In consultation with the Thrift Store Manager, may assist in the preparation of employee/volunteer work schedules and plan coverage for vacation/sick days.
Provide corrective feedback to improve employee and volunteer performance; positive feedback (reinforcement) to recognize good performance.
Assist in ensuring that all ongoing mandatory employment requirements are met and maintained i.e., elearning Health and Safety training, Armatus
Abuse Prevention training, background checks etc.

Communication

Communicate any maintenance issues in a timely manner to supervisor.
Communicate regularly with the Thrift Store Manager to ensure consistent adherence to Ministry Unit Store Policies/Promotions and for support as needed.
Determine and submit requests regarding instore operational needs and supplies as necessary.

Health and Safety

Assist with monitoring staff safety practices in compliance with health and safety standards, prepare, submit, and act on incident reports; provide calming intervention as required ensuring the safety of everyone.
Asist with ensuring instore safety for staff, volunteers, and customers i.e., snow removal, clear fire exits, no obstacles inside/outside store, spillage, and store cleanliness; ensure property (store) is secure at all times.
Assist in the orientation of new employees and volunteers regarding health and safety procedures, Ministry Unit Store Policies/Promotions, etc.
Responsible to report any health and safety infractions or problems in accordance with policies to the Thrift Store Manager.
Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army's health and safety policies and procedures.

Perform other position related duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a permanent fulltime position based on 37.5 hours.
This job requires the ability to stand for long periods with frequent twisting, bending, crouching, and reaching is required; the ability to lift/move 40 pounds.
The incumbent may be exposed to moving objects and angry people.
The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures in addition to health and safety rules and regulations such as universal precautions, i.e., wearing gloves when working with unknown contents.
Work schedule may vary from week to week and will include weekdays and/or Saturdays.
Your supervisor sets the hours of work and work schedule and flexibility in scheduling is required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of a post secondary College Certificate Program in Business / Retail Management or equivalent.
Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE: