Area Manager, DC Operations
About The Position
Global Industrial Company (NYSE: GIC) is a leading distributor of high-quality, industrial-strength equipment and supplies, serving organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. With more than 75 years of experience, customers rely on us for our broad portfolio of national and private brands, trusted service, and strong value proposition. We help customers keep their operations running by delivering the right products when they need them—because We Can Supply That™. At Global Industrial, we’re One Team committed to delivering value and empowering our associates to grow. Our culture is built on: Meritocracy & Pay for Performance – Your impact drives your rewards High Say-Do Ratio – We follow through on our commitments Career Growth & Internal Mobility – We invest in your future Collaboration & Accountability – One team delivering real results Make an impact. Be recognized. Grow your career with us.Global Industrial — Delivering Value Starts Here
Requirements
- Strong problem solving and analytical abilities to provide thought provoking and workable business solutions
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Proven track record of driving positive change through lean implementation and Kaizen events, and delivering strong results
- Adept at motivating team members in a deadline driven environment
- Ability to operate independently and efficiently in an ambiguous environment
- Hands on experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of associates and occasionally supervisors to own and manage a process area within a distribution center
- Drive a performance-based culture in the area to meet or exceed stated performance objectives in safety, quality, productivity, customer experience and employee morale
- Implement and uphold standard work and audit practices for the team
- Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective actions on misses on operational metrics
- Drive operational excellence by fueling continuous improvement efforts across various parts of operations
- Develop and share best practices across departments, shifts and other distribution centers
- Manage and develop associates through hiring, training, mentoring, clearly communicating job expectations, and drive accountability through counseling, and performance reviews
- Create, manage, and support associate recognition programs
- Support all safety and regulatory compliance programs to ensure a safe work environment for all associates
- Ensure area and shift readiness requirements are met daily and associate barriers are quickly addressed
- Develop collaborative operational plans across multiple shifts and departments
- Align operational capacity requirements with headcount planning to meet daily operational goals and customer commitments through shift planning, capacity balancing and strong execution
- Follow daily and hourly leadership routines to drive timely completion all key activities
- Ensure equipment is maintained to standards, and is being operated safely and effectively at all times
- Provide associate with all available tools and resources to perform their duties in an efficient and safe manner
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
