DC Ops Leader: Drive Efficiency & Growth Flexible Schedule

Home Depot; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Depot is seeking a DC Operations Manager to lead multiple warehouse functions in a large distribution center. You will supervise several supervisors and hourly associates, develop strategies with the GM/AGM, and drive productivity and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes safety, process optimization, staff development, and collaboration with 3PLs and carriers. Travel is typically less than 10% and candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Bachelor's degree in Operations/Business/Supply Chain or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• 20% Managing to ensure operational excellence in all warehouse areas, efficient operations of warehouse management systems 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 so that it's appearance is conducive to creating a perfect load for our Stores and Customers
• 20% 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; manage to ensure warehouse layout is optimally aligned for maximum efficiency as seasonality and inventory needs require
• 15% 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; leads associates, and peers to anticipate and solve problems and plan for upcoming events, seasonal changes, etc. Depending on DC, may assist in management of 3PL provider to ensure optimal performance and metrics are achieved.
• 15% Coaches, trains, and develops Associates informally and through formal training programs, providing both informal (e.g. on-floor coaching) and formal (e.g. written evaluation) job performance based feedback. Maintains a union free work environment by creating an employee-centered work place that demonstrates care and concern for all Associates.
• 15% Ensures a culture of safety throughout the organization by following Home Depot safety policies and procedures - monitor DC safety, physical security and operational metrics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• 15% Depending on need, may work with the GM to manage relationship with #3PL onsite delivery or transportation agent for all outbound loads, review transportation carrier performance with transportation Associates

Skills

Operations management

Leadership

Safety culture

Cost control

Team development

Staff coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations/Business/Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Home Depot is seeking a DC Operations Manager to lead multiple warehouse functions in a large distribution center. You will supervise several supervisors and hourly associates, develop strategies with the GM/AGM, and drive productivity and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes safety, process optimization, staff development, and collaboration with 3PLs and carriers. Travel is typically less than 10% and candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.