Career Description

SUMMARY

Leading and coordinates activities of Internal or Outsourced teams at new, remodel, and relocation projects. Builds racking and displays automotive merchandise such as accessories, chemicals, batteries, Starters, Alternators, Rotors and other like automotive products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Unloading and loading of trucks.
• Builds Gondolas and Backroom storage shelving according to floor plan.
• Places merchandise on fixtures according to plan-o-gram
• Training store personnel and Outsourced team members proper merchandising techniques.
• Places price and descriptive signs on fixtures, and merchandise.
• Must install and/or relocate computers.
• Is responsible for operating and maintaining company equipment in a safe manner and instructing others to do the same.
• Must document (written) any noncompliance with company policy or procedure by an employee within forty-eight (48) hours of occurrence (contact supervisor or Human Resource if in doubt)
• Must be capable of leading and directing a group of outsourced team members to successfully set a new store, relocation, or remodel of an Advance Auto Parts, Auto Parts International, Carquest, WORLDPAC  or other acquired companies store/branch to company and department standards.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervising of 2-20 internal or outsourced team members during assignments.  Is responsible for assisting in the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the team.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include  - Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• To maintain a positive attitude, set a professional example, and promote proper work ethics for team members and operations personnel at all times to follow.
• Verify all plan-o-grams are correct, current and built to plan.  This includes signage, display racks, and specialty display items.  Any errors in plan-o-gram accuracy should be reported to the plan-o-gram department.
• Report any unfinished construction issues to the construction department.
• Is responsible for team members conduct at stores, motels, etc. as they travel.
• Is responsible for keeping expenses to a minimum following department and company guidelines.  This includes motel, travel, meals, tools, supplies and payroll.
• Must be capable in making decisions I regards to assigned projects.

QUALIFICATIONS - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, Outsourced reps or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to travel as store schedule requires.  Travel may require being away from home four (4) to twelve (12) days at a time. Typical schedule is 8 days but can vary.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures and set a professional example.
• Should be well-mannered, neat in appearance, and possess the ability to meet and deal with store personnel and the general public in an unbiased manner.
• Must attend all scheduled and or required company meetings.
• Follow all security and safety practices at all times

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places.  The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.