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In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 40+ stores across the United States, as well as a thriving e-Commerce business ( shopAKIRA.com ). AKIRA is extremely well-poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand.
AKIRA's culture has one very large, distinct difference from other high fashion competitors: Other-Worldly Customer Service and Fanatical, Obsessive Attention to the consumer's needs and desires. The core principle for all employees at AKIRA is to Act and Think Like an Owner, and this belief can be reflected across all areas of the company.
The Position
Operations Supervisor
Location
- Chicagoland - (Bolingbrook, IL)
Shift
2nd Shift
Monday - Friday 5:00PM-1:00AM
Must be able to train on 1st shift
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000-$80,000
Essential Functions
Coach, manage, and develop a team of 25-100 associates
Communicate policies to your team and act as the primary information source for the team- maintaining compliance, consistency, and taking corrective action when needed
Develop performance goals and objectives to achieve customer demand and ensure accuracy and quality
Create daily shift plans and execute shift operations
Maintain a safe, orderly, and clean working environment
Maintain adequate levels of supplies required to fill foreseeable needs
Complete all necessary administrative duties in a timely manner
Work overtime depending on business needs
Inspire and lead a wide variety of employees to work together for the shared business goals
Qualifications
- 1-3 years as a Warehouse/Distribution/Shift Supervisor, managing 10+ employees
- Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred
- Adept at the ability to motivate others in a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to analyze and dive deep into data to provide thought-provoking, workable business solutions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong leadership skills - ability to inspire and unafraid to deal with difficulty
- Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results
- Painstaking attention to detail - ability to spot potential issues and create systems to prevent them
- Flexibility - comfort with change in process, requirements, or schedule
- Very strong work ethic - ability to lead by example
Benefits and Perks
- AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full-time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA, Flex Transit (CTA), 401(k), and a generous employee discount. We’re committed to internal growth, providing meaningful development and career advancement opportunities. Job Type: Full-Time We are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Additional compensation and benefits may also apply and will be discussed during the hiring process. We may utilize AI-assisted and automated tools as part of the recruiting and hiring process. All employment decisions are made in compliance with applicable laws and without discrimination.
About AKIRA
Private Chicago-based women's fashion retailer selling clothing, footwear, and accessories through U.S. boutiques, e-commerce, and wholesale.
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