Distribution Center - Area Supervisor

The Home Depot • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The DC Area Supervisor leads an hourly team and influences the broader distribution team to run the distribution center efficiently, safely, and productively. The role manages 20 to 30 hourly associates and ensures merchandise is handled promptly, efficiently, and accurately while developing and implementing team goals. Responsibilities include hiring, evaluating, developing, disciplining, and terminating hourly associates.

The supervisor oversees daily operations in an assigned functional area, ensures procedures are followed, identifies process improvements, monitors productivity and safety, and reviews operational and business metrics. The position typically reports to the Operations Manager and directly supervises the work activities of others, including planning, monitoring, and reviewing subordinate work. It may involve supervising a shift or coordinating multiple work groups.

The role typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. The work is performed in a comfortable indoor area, with unpleasant conditions infrequent and not objectionable. The position requires intermittent periods of continuous physical exertion, including walking, standing, stooping, climbing, and lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.
• Ability to relocate.
• At least 2 years of work experience.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operations procedures are followed effectively; identify and recommend changes to standardized processes to the Operations Manager and/or Assistant General Manager.
• Evaluate current work methods and recommend ways to eliminate inefficiencies.
• Guide associates in daily operations and monitor productivity, safety, service, and quality.
• Train, coach, and provide feedback to hourly associates; conduct regular evaluations using factual data and observations.
• Coach and counsel associates regarding job performance and work methods, and resolve associate relations issues in the assigned functional area.
• Hire, manage compensation for, discipline, and terminate hourly associates in the assigned department.
• Investigate operational errors, determine their causes, and recommend corrective action.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and control, review reports, and identify opportunities to improve productivity, accuracy, quality, and expenses.
• Coordinate and monitor operations to keep production rates consistent with the business plan and pattern while reducing irregularities and damages.
• Review reports and business metrics to analyze and plan staffing needs for optimal department operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager, Assistant General Manager, or General Manager.
• Plan, monitor, and review subordinate work; this may include supervising a shift or coordinating multiple work groups.
• Make recommendations concerning associate selection, termination, performance appraisal, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED