DC Area Supervisor

The Home Depot•Chicago, IL

1d•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The DC Area Supervisor leads an hourly team and influences the distribution team to help operate the distribution center efficiently, safely, and productively. The role oversees prompt, efficient, and accurate merchandise handling and develops and implements team goals. It has management responsibilities for 20 to 30 hourly associates, including hiring, evaluation, development, discipline, and termination. The supervisor manages processes, guides and develops associates, monitors productivity, safety, service, quality, inventory accuracy, and operational results, and plans staffing and operations in line with business plans. The position typically reports to the Operations Manager and directly supervises 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. It is based in a comfortable indoor area, where unpleasant conditions are infrequent and not objectionable. The job 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. Flexibility to work various shifts and ability to relocate are required. For residents of specified states and localities, the listed pay range is $65,000 to $80,000.

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.
High school diploma and/or GED-level knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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 and identify and recommend changes to standardized processes.
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.
Hire, compensate, discipline, and terminate hourly associates in the assigned department.
Investigate operational errors, determine causes, and recommend corrective actions.
Maintain inventory accuracy and control; review reports and identify opportunities to improve productivity, accuracy, quality, and expenses.
Coordinate and monitor operations to maintain production rates consistent with the business plan and reduce 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.