Distribution Center Area Supervisor

The Home Depot, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot, Inc. is seeking an Area Supervisor to lead an hourly distribution team in a California center. The role focuses on efficient, safe, and productive merchandise handling, with responsibilities for hiring, coaching, and performance management of 20–30 associates.

Key duties include process improvement, staff development, and aligning operations with the business plan. Occasional travel and shift flexibility are required in a dynamic retail logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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 Microsoft Office; Experience with Warehouse Management Systems; 3+ years of supervisory experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead an hourly team and influence the distribution team to run the center efficiently, safely, and productively.
• Hire, evaluate, develop, discipline, and terminate hourly associates; supervise 20–30 hourly associates.
• Ensure prompt, efficient, and accurate handling of merchandise; develop and implement team goals.
• Manage process improvements, coaching and developing associates, and driving performance metrics.
• Assist in business planning, staffing, and coordinating operations with the operations team.

Skills

People Management

Financial Acumen

Creative Thinking

Business Communication

Conflict Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

The Home Depot, Inc. is seeking an Area Supervisor to lead an hourly distribution team in a California center. The role focuses on efficient, safe, and productive merchandise handling, with responsibilities for hiring, coaching, and performance management of 20–30 associates.

Key duties include process improvement, staff development, and aligning operations with the business plan. Occasional travel and shift flexibility are required in a dynamic retail logistics environment.