Distribution Center - Area Supervisor
About the role
The DC Area Supervisor leads an hourly team and influences the entire distribution team to do the fast-paced work required to run the distribution center as efficiently, safely and productively as possible. This role will handle management responsibilities for the team members under his/her supervision.
Responsibilities
45% Managing Process: Ensures all operations procedures are followed effectively, and identifies and recommends needed changes to Operations Manager and/or Assistant General Manager on the standardized processes for the functional area. Evaluates and analyzes current work methods and recommends ways to eliminate inefficiencies.
25% Coaching and Developing Associates: Guides associates in daily operations, and monitors to ensure a high degree of productivity, safety, service and quality. Responsible for the training, coaching and feedback of hourly associates, and performs regular evaluations of associates through factual data and subjective observations. Uses discretion to provide coaching and counseling to associates regarding job performance, methods of performing job tasks. Resolves associate relations issues that arise in assigned functional area. Responsible for hiring, compensation, discipline and terminations of hourly associates in assigned department. Investigates operational errors to determine the cause and recommends corrective action where needed.
15% Drives Results: Maintains inventory accuracy and control; reviews reports identifies areas of improvement for key metrics including productivity, accuracy, quality and expenses.
15% Business Planning: Coordinates and monitors operations with the functional area to ensure performance production rates are consistent with business plan and pattern, reducing irregularities and damages. Reviews reports and business metrics to analyze and plan staffing needs for optimum department operations.
Qualifications
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Flexibility to work various shifts
Ability to relocate
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree;
Computer skills in software including Microsoft Office;
Experience with Warehouse Management Systems;
3+ years supervisory experience in a related field;
Benefits
The Home Depot offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits, which may include a performance-based bonus program or a profit sharing program depending on position.
Pay
The pay range for this position is between $50,000.00 – $130,000.00. Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.
Schedule
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements
Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.
Working Conditions
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.