Department Manager Inbound / Replenishment

Why You'll Love Working Here

Discover your next chapter at the nation’s oldest drugstore chain! We have been NW grown for 130 years and counting. At Bartell Drugs, you can make your career goals a reality — working alongside bright, dedicated, and caring individuals who are passionate about the health, well-being and happiness of our neighbors.

We’re passionate about serving our customers, supporting the health and wellness needs of our community, and showcasing on our shelves over 150 local partners, all made right here in the Pacific Northwest.

Bartell Drugs, your neighborhood drug store since 1890, is looking for a high energy, dependable, effective Department Manager to oversee Inbound / Replenishment departments) in our Des Moines, WA distribution center.  The incumbent is required to perform all tasks in observance of Rite Aid's brand and strategy and adhere to our core values and service attributes.  Pay range is $70,000 - 90,000+ based on skills and experience.  The position is bonus eligible.  Compensation includes a generous benefit package (eligible the first of the month after starting) and a great work environment. Our weekly schedule is generally Monday through Friday.

In This Role You Will

The primary purpose of this position is to schedule and direct quality, safety, and production activities for associates within a specific department in the distribution center. Frequent independent judgments are essential. The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

-Schedule and direct quality, safety, and production activities for associates in the department.
-Develop departmental policies for associates to follow.
-Conduct safety training for departmental associates.
-Coordinate the human and equipment resources within the department.
-Develop organizational policies and procedures as part of the management team.
-Coordinate short- and long-term goals and objectives for the department to ensure the needs of the distribution center are met. 
-Analyze performance trends within the department to find ways for improvement.
-Conduct weekly departmental meetings.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position directly supervises the Assistant Department Manager (ADM), Leads, and associates within a specific department of the distribution center and carries out management responsibilities in accordance with Rite Aid policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, directing, rewarding, and disciplining associates; appraising associate performance; and resolving complaints.

*All duties described in this document are to be performed in keeping with the core values and service attributes consistent with the Rite Aid brand and strategy.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), plus two (2) to three (3) years' of supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Bartell Drugs / Rite Aid is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

As a condition of employment, applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result, and confirm eligibility to work in the United States. We participate in E-Verify.