Store Setup Team Lead

Employment Type: Full-time Location Type: Remote (Midwest)

Position Overview

The Store Setup Team Lead is an onsite leader responsible for overseeing specific segments of new, remodeled, and relocated Advance Auto Parts stores. This role involves leading a portion of the local team or contracted support staff to ensure store setup is completed according to project plans and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Lead teams of internal retail team members and contracted support staff in setting up Advance Auto Parts, Carquest, and other acquired company stores.
• Merchandising: Train local team members and contract support on proper merchandising techniques and direct their daily assignments.
• Physical Setup: Build gondolas and backroom storage shelving according to floor plans.
• Work Direction: Direct all work related to their assigned segment of the project.
• Compliance Documentation: Document any non-compliance with company policy or procedure by an employee within 48 hours and notify the Store Setup Supervisor or Human Resources.
• Expense Management: Keep expenses to a minimum by following department and company guidelines for travel, meals, tools, supplies, and payroll.
• Plan-o-gram Verification: Verify that all plan-o-grams (including signage, display racks, and specialty display items) are correct, current, and built to plan. Report and correct any plan-o-gram inaccuracies.
• Professional Conduct: Maintain a positive attitude, set a professional example, and promote proper work ethics at all times.
• Matrixed Environment: Be comfortable leading in a matrixed environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead 2-10 internal or outsourced team members during assignments.
• Assist in the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the team.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, which may include interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and resolving problems.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: 2-4 years of related experience and/or training, or an 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 representatives, or employees.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.
  • Must be willing to be certified as a forklift operator.
• Other Qualifications:
  • Must be able to travel as store schedules require, potentially being away from home for 8 to 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.
  • Must follow all security and safety practices at all times.

Travel Requirements

• Must be willing to travel 80-100% of the time.
• Reconcile travel and business-related expenses.

Physical Demands

• (Specific physical demands were not fully detailed in the provided text, but the role likely involves physical activity related to store setup.)