Distribution Center Assistant General Manager Groveport, Oh

PetSmart • Columbus, OH

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant General Manager directs and coordinates all operational activities of the DC.
OPERATIONS EXPECTATIONS:
Provide strategic direction for the Distribution Center.
Direct productivity goals, inventory control, and housekeeping.
Assist in developing plans for cost reduction, process improvement, scheduling enhancement, and labor hours reduction.
Commitment to business goals. ? Emphasize the need to deliver quality products and service.
Provide unleashed customer service
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT/ASSOCIATE RELATIONS:
Provide ongoing training, coaching, guidance, and instruction for Department Managers.
Motivates and directs Department Managers in areas of skill development.
Communicate required policy revisions, company updates, and process revisions in a professional manner.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
SAFETY:
Upholds, supports, and maintains company safety standards at all times.
Counsel managers, supervisors and associates violating safety policies.
Ensure warehouse is clean, neat, and free of safety hazards.
H Handles potential safety violations/hazards to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Special projects as assigned by General Manager and SSG.
Creates performance appraisals on direct reports and evaluates the performance appraisals conducted on associates and management in his areas for consistency

Requirements

• Possesses 7+ years relevant work experience, which includes at least 3 years of experience managing teams or projects.
• Knowledge of distribution in shipping, receiving, order filling, and inventory control.
• Requires strong planning, organizing and interpersonal communication skills.
• Allocate time efficiently, handles multiply tasks, and competing priorities.
• Work effectively under stressful conditions and adjusts to multiple demands. Show resilience under changing circumstances

Nice To Haves

• Advanced EXE experience desired.
• Master’s Degree is helpful.
• Conveys sense of urgency, displays enthusiasm and excitement for the business.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the Distribution Center.
• Direct productivity goals, inventory control, and housekeeping.
• Assist in developing plans for cost reduction, process improvement, scheduling enhancement, and labor hours reduction.
• Provide ongoing training, coaching, guidance, and instruction for Department Managers.
• Motivates and directs Department Managers in areas of skill development.
• Communicate required policy revisions, company updates, and process revisions in a professional manner.
• Upholds, supports, and maintains company safety standards at all times.
• Counsel managers, supervisors and associates violating safety policies.
• Ensure warehouse is clean, neat, and free of safety hazards.
• Handles potential safety violations/hazards to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
• Creates performance appraisals on direct reports and evaluates the performance appraisals conducted on associates and management in his areas for consistency

Benefits

• Pet friendly environment, bring your pets to work!
• On-site Dog Park
• “Top Dog” gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists and personal trainers
• “Sit & Stay” Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options
• On-site coffee bar
• “Lil’ Paws” learning center and onsite daycare facility (associate paid)
• Volunteer events with PetSmart Charities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager