DC Operations Manager

Home Depot • Irwindale, CA

85d

About The Position

The DC Operations Manager is responsible for the success of assigned functions within a complex distribution center environment to ensure that it is an outstanding place to work. The DC Operations Manager may be responsible for the supervision of one or more of the following: Inbound Operations (Unloading and Receiving), Warehouse Operations (Pick-Pack, Break-Pack), Outbound Operations (Loading), Transportation Operations (Yard, Carrier Relations) and/or Office Operations (e.g., Transportation Coordinators, Customer Service Associates, General Office Associates). The DC Operations Manager works with the General Manager or DC Assistant General Manager to develop strategies and objectives to maximizing productivity and leverage expenses for the Home Depot distribution center. DC Operations Managers must analyze trends, solve problems and motivate and develop themselves and associates in order to maximize contribution to the DC success - typically manages through several Supervisors to achieve results from a large number of hourly associates.

Requirements

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

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 open to relocation.

Responsibilities

• Managing 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.
• Assists GM or AGM 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.
• Assists GM and/or AGM 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.
• Coaches, trains, and develops Associates informally and through formal training programs, providing both informal and formal job performance based feedback.
• Ensures a culture of safety throughout the organization by following Home Depot safety policies and procedures.
• Depending on need, may work with the GM to manage relationship with #3PL onsite delivery or transportation agent for all outbound loads.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees