DC Maintenance Manager

The Home Depot; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot seeks an experienced DC operations leader to drive efficiency in a complex distribution center environment. You will work with senior management to maximize productivity, oversee equipment and facility maintenance, and develop a high-performing team.

Responsibilities include safety leadership, process optimization, and coaching Associates toward certifications while maintaining a productive, union-free workplace.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and legally allowed to work in the United States.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a distribution environment.
• Experience with conveyor systems, material handling equipment, and PLC controls.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends/holidays; open to relocation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse operations and inventory flow; optimize layouts and processes.
• Manage facility maintenance and equipment; review contractor bids and ensure compliance.
• Analyze maintenance reports and implement cost-effective improvements.
• Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with policies and standards.
• Coach and develop Associates; support certifications and maintain a union-free environment.

Skills

Integrity

Excellence

Customer service

Deliver results

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Operations/Business or Supply Chain

Job description

Position Purpose:

Responsible for the success of assigned functions within a complex distribution center environment; works with GM or AGM to develop strategies and objectives for maximizing productivity and leveraging expenses; manages and oversees the maintenance of equipment and facility; analyzes trends and solve problems in order to maximize contribution to the DCs success; typically manages a team of direct reports to achieve these results.

Key Responsibilities:

• 20% Ensures operational excellence in all warehouse areas, including operations of warehouse management system(s) and related equipment; ensures inventory is received efficiently and is safely processed in the warehouse; ensures proper layout of warehouse and product placement, and maintenance and organization of all warehouse areas so its appearance is conducive to creating a perfect load for stores, customers; establishes methods and procedures for departmental work activities; identifies and resolves operational problems; and communicates expertise and approval concerning departmental activities.
• 30% Manages and oversees facility including repair, maintenance, and installation of equipment to ensure continuous operations; sources and reviews contractor bids for repairs; responsible for contractor selection, ensuring contractors are compliant with standards (safety, schedule, budget, quality).
• 15% Reviews maintenance, production and quality control reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities; recommends and implements changes to facility and equipment that are cost effective and compliant with safety standards.
• 15% Ensures culture of safety throughout the organization by following Home Depot safety policies and procedures; monitors DC safety, physical security and inspects equipment and facilities regularly for compliance with safety and operational standards.
• 20% Coaches, trains, and develops Associates informally and formally through training programs; provides both informal (e.g. on floor coaching) and formal (e.g. written evaluation) job performance based feedback; ensures technical certifications are achieved and sustained; maintains a union free work environment by creating employee centered work place which demonstrates care and concern for all Associates.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Typically reports to GM
• Accountable for the management of a department or functional group through subordinate supervisors/managers and for all personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates.

Travel Requirements:

• 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:

• Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes which cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree concentrating in Operations Management, Business or Supply Chain.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel software applications.
• Previous change management experience (driving, influencing and inspiring change through communication at all impacted levels).
• 5 years in distribution environment.
• Experience managing conveyor system, Material Handling Equipment and electrical PLC controls.
• Ability to work flexible schedule; ability to be on call at various times; must be able to work weekends and holidays; must be open to relocation. Because of the nature of Retail Distribution, flexibility to relocate will translate into increased opportunities for advancement.

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 3

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Lives Integrity: Demonstrates responsible, ethical and honest behavior in all Home Depot roles,
• tasks and responsibilities; models The Home Depot values.
• Drives Excellence: Reacts quickly and appropriately to problems in the DC; follows up in a timely manner to issues not immediately resolvable; ties all loose ends.
• Excels in Customer Service: Creates a customer focused environment in which excellent service is provided to all Customers; sees business through the eyes of the Customer.
• Delivers Results: Motivates self and others to accomplish important objectives despite a complex
• environment and multiple demands; creates a sense of urgency; delegates appropriately.