Assistant Director, Distribution Center — Operations & Strategy

Dollar General Corporation; Georgia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking an Assistant Director of Distribution Centers to analyze operational data and employee performance, identify improvement opportunities, and guide strategic decision-making to boost center efficiency.

You will lead a management team, develop action plans with management, monitor budgets, address employee relations issues, and partner with HR to implement process improvements while maintaining safe, compliant and productive distribution center operations.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and math skills; strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of specific individual operations within the distribution center.
• Planning and forecasting skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively write operational and overall performance reports as well as coordination with corporate offices and retail stores.
• Understanding of human resource practices and OSHA and FDA regulations.
• Ability to effectively monitor and develop team members to ensure smooth operation of the distribution center.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; experienced with general software applications; familiarity with Warehouse Management System functionality.
• Advanced ability to communicate with employees at all levels (both verbal and written communications skills).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall operation of facility in Distribution Center Manager’s absence.
• Conducts analysis of reports relating to sales, volume, payroll, employee turnover, monthly operational and capital expense budgets; prepares reports to communicate operational performance and overall performance of a shift.
• Identifies the shift performance indicators and utilizes the Productivity Improvement Plan process for each inbound or outbound function to determine areas of improvement; communicates action plans.
• Guides shift management team in developing action plans for conducting internal analysis and identification of operational gaps.
• Reviews reports to determine required changes to meet future needs (i.e., week, month).
• Partners with management and non-management team to identify root causes for gaps using feedback from employee discussions and analyses of historical and future planning data reports.
• Identifies and communicates changing trends as identified through analysis; partner with the team to develop a work environment that understands and responds to the need for change.
• Sets shift performance goals.
• Reviews budget monthly to determine shift adherence; assists in development of budget for shift functions.
• Works with Human Resources to determine appropriate methods to solve employee relations issues; demonstrates effective use of Dollar General Policies and procedures.
• Creates a strong distribution center work team by leading the process to eliminate operational barriers.
• Develops a positive, participative image in the community.
• Hires, develops, and maintains a productive supervisor team via training and career development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel and Word

Warehouse Management System familiarity

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking an Assistant Director of Distribution Centers to analyze operational data and employee performance, identify improvement opportunities, and guide strategic decision-making to boost center efficiency.

You will lead a management team, develop action plans with management, monitor budgets, address employee relations issues, and partner with HR to implement process improvements while maintaining safe, compliant and productive distribution center operations.