Assistant Store Manager

Assistant Store Manager
- Production | NEW Hixson/Chattanooga StoreAssistant Store Manager
- Production | NEW Hixson/Chattanooga Store Hixson Store
- Chattanooga, TN 37415 Apply Overview Salary Range $48,000.00
- $48,000.00 Salary Position Type Full Time Apply Description Assistant Store Manager
- Production Every Sunday Off | Benefits & PTO | 25% Employee Discount | Performance-Based Increases | Referral Bonuses | Bonuses & Rewards | Career Growth Opportunities Why Work at KARM Stores? At KARM Stores, your work makes a difference Join a team dedicated to serving our customers, supporting our donors, and advancing our mission. Position Overview Summary The Assistant Store Manager of Production provides leadership for all production operations by developing associates, driving production performance, and ensuring operational excellence. This role is responsible for achieving departmental goals, planning and executing production strategies, building high-performing teams, and ensuring quality, safety, and inventory flow support the overall success of the store while advancing the mission and values of KARM Stores. Essential Functions Production Operations & Business Leadership Develop, coordinate, and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans that support store sales, inventory needs, and organizational priorities.
Analyze production, quality, labor, and operational metrics to identify trends, improve efficiency, and drive informed business decisions.
Manage staffing, volunteers, workflow, and production priorities to maximize productivity, merchandise flow, and operational effectiveness.
Ensure consistent execution of company policies, production standards, quality expectations, and safety procedures. Success Factors: Practices Critical Thinking Focuses on Setting Vision/Strategy Attains Operational Excellence Achieves Results Team Leadership & Associate Development Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and develop associates to build a high-performing and engaged production team.
Establish unit goals for individuals and teams and monitor progress.
Conduct performance evaluations, provide ongoing coaching and feedback, and hold associates accountable for performance, quality, and safety expectations.
Develop cross-training plans and succession opportunities to strengthen team capability and operational flexibility.
Foster a positive, collaborative culture where associates understand business priorities and feel valued, supported, and empowered.
Cross training for paired role in retail.
Assist with other duties as assigned to support daily operations and team success. Success Factors: Leads Culture Develops Team Embraces Communication (360) Displays Personal Insights & Growth Production Quality & Operational Excellence Ensure all merchandise is processed according to company quality, pricing, production, efficiency, and inventory standards.
Continuously evaluate production processes and implement improvements that increase efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
Partner with retail leadership to ensure production aligns with merchandising needs, inventory flow, and sales objectives.
Maintain accurate production reporting, inventory records, and operational documentation. Success Factors: Attains Operational Excellence Practices Critical Thinking Achieves Results Donor Experience, Safety & Mission Leadership Promote an exceptional donor experience by ensuring courteous interactions, efficient donation processing, and a clean, safe, and welcoming donation environment.
Lead safety initiatives by ensuring compliance with company policies, equipment procedures, and safe handling of donations and merchandise.
Reinforce the mission, values, and culture of KARM Stores through daily leadership, communication, and decision-making.
Lead and support volunteer groups to ensure effective contribution.
Support organizational initiatives and communicate changes that improve associate engagement, operational effectiveness, and customer service. Success Factors: Exercises Good Judgment Leads Culture Embraces Communication (360) Achieves Results Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
Three or more years of progressive leadership experience in production, warehouse, retail, manufacturing, or operations preferred.
Experience leading teams, managing production performance, and developing associates.
Knowledge of inventory management, production planning, quality standards, and w