DC Operations Coordinator - 1st Shift

Michaels Stores•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Helps coordinate daily work volume and staffing to help achieve departmental objectives in production, quality, and safety. This role communicates with the Coach and Operations Manager to ensure daily operational goals are met through effective management of people and process. It identifies and foresees issues and works to resolve them appropriately as they arise. The coordinator assigns and realigns work, particularly in the absence of the Coach. Duties may include allocation of work assignments, planning and releasing of waves, coordination of the toting process, coordinating the completion of route codes, and reassignment of team members to other roles. The role partners with trainers and trainees on training/development plans and documents, and supports workplace safety by helping to ensure safety-related rules and policies are observed. It also supports start of shift and end of shift activities/reporting, including shift recaps, production logs, and shift handoffs. The position performs the department’s work as necessary and participates in special projects and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Demonstrates computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the systems supporting department functions
Previous experience in a Material Handler role (or comparable role), demonstrating an understanding of warehouse operations in a distribution center environment
Understands the processes and policies related to the department and is regarded by team members as credible and capable of performing the duties performed in the department
Demonstrates effective decision-making skills to provide appropriate direction to others and respond effectively to changing business requirements
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing/email
Good listening skills to understand issues thoroughly
Good organizational skills and time management abilities to help meet production timeframes/objectives
Must be able to work a flexible schedule to provide direction to the department as necessary
Frequent lifting and carrying of product weighing 5 to 60 pounds
Frequent pushing or pulling of material and/or equipment
Frequent standing when working and when driving powered industrial equipment
Frequent walking, primarily in the warehouse
Regular reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and twisting
Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; additional related training/education is a plus

Responsibilities

Communicates with the Coach and Operations Manager to ensure daily operational goals are met through effective management of people and process.
Identifies and foresees issues and works to resolve them appropriately as they arise.
Assigns and realigns work, particularly in the absence of the Coach. Duties may include allocation of work assignments, planning and releasing of waves, coordination of the toting process, coordination of the completion of route codes, reassignment of team members to other roles, etc.
Partners with trainers and trainees on training/development plans and documents.
Supports workplace safety by helping to ensure safety-related rules and policies are observed (e.g., use of PPE, proper housekeeping, etc.).
Supports start of shift and end of shift activities/reporting, including shift recaps, production logs, and shift handoffs.
Performs the department’s work as necessary.
Participates in special projects and performs other related duties as assigned.