Full Time Garden Merchandising Supervisor

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Position: Merchandising Supervisor
Department: Sales
Reports to: Merchandising Coordinator and/or Assistant Coordinator
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Job Description

• The Merchandising Supervisor will act as a field representative for Masterpiece Flower Company LLC. The purpose of this position is to manage the merchandising staff as well as to create and maintain great looking plant displays at our customer’s location. This job requires the merchandiser perform physical tasks as well as maintain professional and courteous communication with store associates, merchandisers and the Masterpiece Flower Company staff.
• This is a Full Time position, dependent on market needs and/or sales management’s discretion.
• Position will involve supervision of merchandising for a pre-determined territory of four stores
• Position also includes coordinating disciplinary actions and/or terminations with the HR department as required.

Essential Functions
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.

• The person must be physically able to lift 40# total, and 20# over their head
• This position requires heavy pushing and pulling of shipping carts (approximate weight 800 lbs) across parking lots and through garden centers.
• Must be able to climb ladders
• Must be willing to work in inclement weather (rain, snow, wind)
• Must be able to lift 40# total, and 20# over their head
• Frequently bend, crouch, kneel, twist and raise their arms above their head
• Frequently lift, carry or otherwise move and position plants and/or other merchandise weighing up to 40# to stock floor and create/maintain displays
• Typically must stand for two to three hours at a time
• Frequent heavy pushing and pulling of wheeled shipping carts (approximate weight 800 lbs) across parking lots and through garden centers.
• Must be able to climb ladders
• Must be able to visually sort merchandise by type, color and price
• Must be able to read, write and count to understand and execute written orders
• Must be able to communicate with associates and guests
• Must be able to work in inclement weather (rain, snow, wind, sun)
• Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner

Education and/or Experience

• Must be able to use Microsoft Office Outlook Email
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel is required for receiving, modifying and sending back documents to the main office for weekly reporting
• Must be proficient in using the Internet in order to use our web-based time clock systems and payroll software

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Merchandising supervisors would be responsible for unloading and maintaining all products from Masterpiece Flower Company LLC
• Good communication skills are needed to build relationships between the merchandiser, our sales staff, and the assigned stores.
• Merchandising supervisors are responsible for creating and communicating work schedules for their employees. Work schedules must adhere to the merchandising budget approved by the sales manager at Masterpiece Flower Company.
• Maintain a safe work environment for the merchandisers and customers
• Travel will be required between stores as well as 1-2 meetings per year in Byron Center, Michigan or Chicago, IL as directed by sales management
• Appropriate attire and work ethic are essential
• Professional and respectful communication skills are also essential

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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. This description is not intended as a contract and is subject to change and revision.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Position requires supervision over 5-25 seasonal merchandisers. This will include interviewing, hiring, training, and scheduling. Including and not limited to staff administration of seasonal personnel.
• Supervisors may be expected to work over the average 40 hours per week during peak times (April-June and November15-December 20). During these peak seasons working on the weekend may be required. In addition, some positions require working floral holiday including Valentine’s Day and Easter (this applies to any Merchandising Supervisor with floral responsibilities)
• Compensation

• Hourly rate with time and a half paid over 40 hours/week.
• Mileage reimbursement at current rate (see website for current rate information) after the first 30 miles per day.

Supervisor Responsibilities
The supervisors are indispensable to effective loss control because they have direct contact with employees and immediate control in their areas of responsibility. Because of the close contact with employees, the success of the safety program is heavily influenced by the interest and efforts of the supervisor. Supervisors with good safety attitudes will convince their employees that safety is a necessary part of their work at Masterpiece Flower. Supervisors must understand their responsibility for safe working conditions and safe work practices in their departments.

• Supervisor’s loss control responsibilities and duties are to:

1. Select employees who are mentally and physically qualified for the work they are to perform.2. Give detailed job performance instructions and explain hazards and safety precautions in assigning workers to jobs.3. Provide workers with safe tools and equipment to perform their jobs.4. Ensure personal protective equipment is available and used where/when required.5. Plan work to ensure workers, materials and equipment are available to perform the job safely.6. Actively participate in loss control promotional activities.7. Personally supervise all hazardous work or work that is new and unusual.8. Regularly inspect and maintain physical conditions to insure good housekeeping practices are followed and that mechanical failures do not occur.9. Personally investigate all accidents and correct any unsafe practices or conditions to prevent reoccurrence.10. Constantly observe work procedures in order to detect and correct any unsafe practices and conditions and develop improved methods.11. Promptly report all accidents or near misses that occur in their departments.12. Ensure that an injured employee receives prompt first aid or medical treatment. Employees are empowered to stop work if unsafe conditions exist. Must report the unsafe condition to supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Payment frequency:

• Paid weekly

Travel requirement:

• Up to 25% travel

Work Location: In person