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Ross Stores, Inc.

Area Supervisor

Ross Stores, Inc., Niles, Illinois, United States, 60714

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Ross Stores is a leading off‑price retailer with over 2,200 stores and $20.4 billion in revenue in 2023.

About the Role The Area Supervisor is a member of Store Leadership responsible for a specific store area and for overall store operations when acting as Manager on Duty. Duties include opening/closing, supervising associates, maintaining a clean and welcoming environment, and ensuring safe and secure store operations.

Essential Functions Maintaining Safe & Secure Environments

Prioritize safety and practice safe behaviors.

Monitor the sales floor for a safe shopping environment and report unsafe conditions.

Secure the building, entrance/exit control, EAS devices, cash office, and registered areas.

Keep egress clear and test fire alarm systems.

Manage customer safety, incident reporting, and emergency procedures.

Customer Service

Treat all customers, associates, and leaders with respect.

Show courtesy, friendliness, and professionalism at all times.

Recognize associates through company recognition programs.

Personal and Store Brand

Represent and support the company brand and dress code.

Maintain professional appearance of all staff.

Keep store areas clean, well‑maintained, and merchandised to standard.

Manage daily trash removal.

General Merchandising

Ensure recovery, sizing and markdowns meet company standards.

Receive merchandise truck and non‑merchandise deliveries.

Process merchandise urgently and maintain stockroom organization.

Assist with floor moves, signings, and re‑wraps.

Maintain loss prevention and compliance with presentation guidelines.

Loss Prevention

Follow the Loss Prevention Awareness Program and provide a customer service presence.

Operate PVM system and conduct “Code 50” package inspections.

Safeguard confidential information and merchandise.

Execute best practices to minimize loss.

Front End Supervision and Operations

Ensure Associates perform front‑end tasks to company standards.

Manage drive‑line pace and customer wait time.

Train associates on cash registers and shortage control.

Control break schedules for retirees.

Maintain front‑end equipment and supplies.

Teach “Scan and Bag” and ensure salability of merchandise.

Fitting Rooms

Maintain cleanliness and audit garment tags.

Ensure go‑back compliance and proper tagging.

Administrative Duties (as assigned)

Conduct cash pulls, bank deposits, and front‑end control.

Handle payroll administration and scheduling compliance.

Other duties delegated by Store Manager.

Competencies

Manage work processes

Business acumen

Plan, align & prioritize

Build talent

Collaborate

Lead by example

Communicate effectively

Ensure accountability & execution

Qualifications and Special Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Fluent in English

Prior customer service and supervisory experience preferred

Familiarity with point‑of‑sale equipment

Basic math skills for retail

Availability for evenings and weekends

Physical Requirements

Use all store equipment: PDTs, registers, PC.

Spend up to 100 % of time standing, walking, moving.

Regularly bend, squat, kneel, climb, carry, reach, stoop.

Occasionally push, pull, lift >25 lb.

Use janitorial equipment and ladders as required.

Stockroom shifts may require pushing, pulling, lifting >20 lb.

Compensation and Benefits The base pay range is $16.50 – $17.00 per hour, dependent on experience, skills, and location. Benefits include Accident, Critical Illness, Vision, Auto, Home and Pet insurance; associate discount; identity protection; employee assistance and commuter benefits; 401 K; employee stock purchase; Ross Cares Fund; college discounts; sick pay; and referral bonuses. Full‑time associates are eligible for medical/dental/vision, legal insurance, vacation buy‑back, flexible spending, health savings, life/AD&D, long‑term disability, enhanced maternity and parental leave, vacation accrual, holidays, and performance bonus.

Equal Employment Opportunity Ross is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities, and experience. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, veteran status, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and any other protected category.

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