DC Operations Manager in Training

O'Reilly Auto Parts • Lakeland, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for assisting the DC manager in directing the day-to-day operations of a single distribution center. The individual will communicate extensively with the distribution center manager on all operational matters. Key responsibilities include assisting the DC manager in overseeing all aspects of the distribution center, such as service, physical assets, operating costs, and team members, while ensuring compliance with company operations, policies, and procedures. The position involves helping to maintain payroll, budgeting, inventory integrity, and productivity. The DC Operations Manager in Training will provide training, guidance, and counseling to DC team members, and manage a staff of 1-15 supervisors and up to 300 hourly team members. Leadership is crucial to maintain high productivity and morale. The role also involves working with the DC manager to establish annual goals, collaborating with human resources for effective recruiting, hiring, and training practices, and being responsible for on-time evaluations. Additionally, the position assists with planning the annual operating budget, monitoring departmental expenditures, and coordinating with the DC manager for expense approvals. A primary focus is to provide a safe working environment and aggressively manage all risk and related costs.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED)
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Above average computer skills
• 2+ years’ experience as a distribution center supervisor with proven record of success
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple departments within one center

Nice To Haves

• College degree or logistics certification
• Fluency in multiple languages (Spanish is highly desired)

Responsibilities

• Assist the DC manager to oversee all aspects of a single distribution center, including the service, physical assets, operating costs, and team members.
• Assist in ensuring day to day that the DC is compliant with company operations, policies and procedures.
• Assist the DC manager to maintain payroll, budgeting, inventory integrity, productivity, etc.
• Provide training, guidance, and counseling as needed to each DC team member.
• Responsible for the management of a staff of 1-15 supervisors, and up to 300 hourly team members.
• Provide excellent leadership throughout the DC and work to ensure productivity and morale are maintained at a high level.
• Work with the DC manager to establish annual goals and the plan to follow for accomplishing these goals.
• Work closely with DC manager and human resources to support team members and others as needed to ensure effective recruiting, hiring, and training practices.
• Responsible for on time evaluations of all team members.
• Assist the DC manager with planning to prepare annual operating budget.
• Work with each supervisor to monitor expenditures within the department, and coordinate with the DC manager for approval on any expenditure.
• Work with the DC manager to obtain approval on all expenses which exceed $1,000.
• Provide a safe working environment and aggressively manage all risk and risk related costs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees