Manager in Training (MIT)

MANAGER IN TRAINING $18 an hour Job Description Job Title: Retail Store Manager in Training (MIT) Reports To:Field Management/Director of Retail Status:Non-Exempt, Full time Department: Retail MISSION STATEMENT Goodwill is a local non-profit helping people overcome challenges, build skills, find jobs and grow careers. We achieve our mission through implementing Goodwills core values of integrity, inclusiveness, innovation, and empathy-values that promote and strengthen self-worth and skills that help individuals maintain long-term employment and an improved standard of living. Summary: Oversees the day-to-day operations of assigned retail store. This is a training position to prepare highly qualified new hires or existing Assistant Store Managers for a General Manager position. MIT must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Demonstrate the Mission of Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas on a daily basis: Goodwill is a local non-profit helping people overcome challenges, find jobs and grow careers. - Demonstrate the Core Four in all interactions: Be Honest, Be on Time, Work Hard and Be Respectful of Others. - Provide excellent customer service to both external and internal customers - Manages all retail operations for store location. - Responsible for all documentation such as: Incident reports, Disciplinary Action, Personnel Action Forms, United Way Pledge Forms and other employee related documentation with support from HR with cc to Field Management and Director of Retail. - Ensures that all financial paperwork including, but not limited to, sales, production, timecards, logs, inventories, and other assigned work is properly completed and in a timely manner with support from Accounting, and cc Field Management. - Responsible for all safety systems and procedures in the facility including, but not limited to, safety meetings, safety inspections, fire extinguishers, escape routes, hazards, etc. Must immediately report safety hazards and take steps to ensure safety of public and employees with support from the Health and Safety Department. - Responsible for all security on the premises including, but not limited to, ensuring facility is properly secured (locked), security systems are working and turned on, normally locked doors are locked (office, dressing room, etc.), outside lighting is working, and any other security issues observed. - Responsible for security of money including, but not limited to, keeping safe on full lock during store hours, as well as throughout the night, change funds, deposit bags, cash drawers, cashier codes, etc. - Maintains positive, team atmosphere and relations with peers, subordinates, and other departments. - Maintains and continuously updates the retail merchandising of the store. - Maintain appropriate standards of cleanliness and organization of sales floor, production area, and store grounds. - Collaborate effectively with the Field Management on problem solving, training and development of staff. - Provides leadership, guidance, and professional development to store staff. - Models the expected behavior of staff, including the Core 4. - Directs, supervises, and coordinates staff activities to assure store goals and objectives are being met. - Provides training and development to all store staff members and encourages an environment of learning and growth, supported by HR, Field Management, and Director of Retail. - Ensures departmental equity and compliance with all company policies and procedures. - Must have own transportation to be able to support store banking needs. - Keep store equipment in proper working order. Notify Director of Operations/Facilities Manager of any maintenance requests. - Enforce safety policies and procedures with the support of the Health and Safety Department. - Maintain good housekeepin , keeping customer and employee walkways and aisles clear of hazards at all times, which includes inspecting on an hourly basis. - Ensure that donation attendants are making eye contact with donors, assist donors with the unloading of items, offer a Goodwill receipt and thank donor. - Adhere to, demonstrates, and promotes all Goodwill policies, procedures and regulations. - Provide excellent customer service to both external and internal customers. - Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises retail store staff, directs the development of Assistant Store Managers, Supervisors, and store teams . []{style="font "}