DC Assistant General Manager

The Home Depot • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The DC Assistant General Manager is responsible for the success of all operational functions within a highly complex distribution center environment of approximately 500,000 + square feet, ensuring it is an outstanding place to work. This role involves supervising a large team of DC Operations Managers across Inbound, Warehouse, Outbound, and Office Operations. The DC AGM collaborates with the General Manager to develop strategies and objectives aimed at maximizing productivity and leveraging expenses for the Home Depot distribution center. The position requires interaction with Associates, Department Supervisors, DC Operations Managers, the General Manager, as well as Stores, third-party vendors, and the Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Operations functions.

Requirements

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
• 3 years of Work Experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree concentrating in Operations Management, Business or Supply Chain.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel software applications.
• Previous change management experience (driving, influencing and inspiring change through communication at all impacted levels).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to be on-call at various times.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Must be open to relocation.

Responsibilities

• Assists General Managers with the evaluation of the effectiveness of and recommends alternatives for work methods, procedures, controls and staffing to achieve accurate and timely movement and processing of product; leading associates to anticipate and solve problems and plan for upcoming events, seasonal changes, etc. to ensure warehouse layout is optimally aligned for maximum efficiency as seasonality and inventory needs require.
• Provides recommendations to General Managers with the DC's financial, operational, people and process and service related objectives to drive continuous improvement and efficiency gains to reduce overall cost-to-serve; leads associates, and peers to anticipate and solve problems and plan for upcoming events, seasonal changes, etc. Depending on DC, may lead management of 3PL provider to ensure optimal performance and metrics are achieved.
• Leads to ensure operational excellence in all warehouse areas, efficient operations of warehouse management system(s) and related equipment, inventory is received appropriately and efficiently and safely processed in the warehouse, proper layout of warehouse and product placement, and proper maintenance and organization of all warehouse areas so that it's appearance is conducive to creating a perfect load for our Stores and Customers.
• Coaches, trains, and develops management team informally and through formal training programs, providing both informal (e.g. on-floor coaching) and formal (e.g. written evaluation) job performance based feedback. Maintains a union free work environment by creating an employee-centered work place that demonstrates care and concern for all Associates.
• Ensure a culture of safety throughout the organization by following Home Depot safety policies and procedures - monitor DC safety, physical security and operational metrics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.

What This Job Offers

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