Area Supervisor; Forest , NC

Area Supervisor – Forest City, NC – Ross Stores

Join the Ross team as an Area Supervisor responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of a designated store area and for managing the store as Manager on Duty when required. The role emphasizes safety, customer service, merchandising, and leadership.

• The Area Supervisor is a member of the Store Leadership who is responsible for a specific assigned area of the Store as well as the general operations and supervision of the Store when functioning as the Manager on Duty.
• Area Supervisors are responsible for opening and closing the Store, supervising Associates, and maintaining a friendly, easy to shop environment.
• They ensure proper merchandise presentation, and maintain a clean work area at all times.
• Area Supervisors are also responsible for executing and supervising Company operational processes as needed.

• Maintaining Safe & Secure Environments:
  • Understands that safety is the number one priority and practices safe behaviors in everything they do.
  • Maintains a high level of awareness on the sales floor to create a safe and secure shopping environment for everyone. Immediately corrects or reports any unsafe conditions or practices to Store Leadership.
  • Responsible for security of building including entrance/exit control (Associate entry/egress, receiving door, daily trash removal, etc.), Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) devices daily function check, Cash Office security, armored carrier pick‑ups and register area.
  • Removes clutter and ensures safe, clear egress to emergency exits.
  • Responsible for Customer safety including accident prevention, accident reporting and emergency procedures.
  • Tests all fire alarm systems as scheduled. Responds to after‑hours alarms when requested.
• Customer Service:
  • Treats all Customers, Associates, and other leaders with respect.
  • Demonstrates courtesy, friendliness, and professionalism at all times. Recognizes Associates using Company recognition programs.
• Personal and Store Brand:
  • Represents and supports the Company brand at all times.
  • Maintains a professional appearance, in accordance with Company Dress Code. Ensures all Associates adhere to the Company Dress Code at all times.
  • Keeps all areas of the Store clean, well‑maintained, and merchandised to standard.
  • Responsible for daily trash removal.
• General Merchandising:
  • Ensures recovery, sizing and markdowns are completed to Company standards through teaching, assigning tasks, and following up per Company best practice.
  • Responsible for receiving merchandise truck when needed.
    
    Processes all merchandise with a sense of urgency.
  • Responsible for receipt of all non‑merchandise inbound deliveries (i.e. signs, supplies, special deliveries, etc.).
  • Responsible for cleanliness and organization of all Stockrooms.
  • Helps deliver and place merchandise on sales floor when all merchandise is processed.
  • Responsible for ensuring any back‑stock is secured and processed to Company policy.
  • Responsible for merchandising of department including the back stock.
  • Responsible for the reduction of loss due to damage.
  • Ensures compliance to the monthly presentation guidelines in assigned area.
  • Responsible for floor moves and signing including promotional signing as needed.
  • Responsible for re‑wraps as needed.
• Loss Prevention:
  • Understands and complies with the Loss Prevention Awareness Program and is responsible for Store Loss Prevention which includes maintaining a large Customer service presence on the sales floor, Customer and Associate engagement and heightened Loss Prevention awareness.
  • As a representative of Ross Leadership, demonstrates integrity and honesty in all interactions with Associates and Customers. Safeguards confidential information, cash and credit card information and merchandise.
  • Ensures Public View Monitor (PVM) system is maintained properly.
  • Conducts "Code 50" package inspections.
  • Executes all Company Best Practices and maximizes productivity by minimizing steps and touches while working.
• Front End Supervision and Operations:
  • Executes all Company Best Practices and maximizes productivity by minimizing steps and extra touches when working. Ensures Associates are executing to Company…