Distribution Center - Area Supervisor

The Home Depot; Locust Grove (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Distribution Center - Area Supervisor to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. This role involves managing operations, coaching associates, and ensuring efficient handling of merchandise. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership skills and relevant experience in warehouse management. Join us to drive results and enhance productivity in our distribution center.

Qualifications

• 2+ years supervisory experience required.
• Must be flexible to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Leads an hourly team to ensure efficient distribution center operations.
• Handles hiring, coaching, and performance evaluations of associates.

Skills

People Management

Financial Acumen

Creative Thinking

Business Communication

Conflict Management

Operations Systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

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Position Purpose

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 handles management responsibilities for team members under supervision, ensuring prompt, efficient, and accurate handling of merchandise, as well as developing and implementing team goals. Responsibilities include hiring, evaluation, development, discipline, and termination of hourly associates, managing 20 to 30 associates.

Key Responsibilities

1. Managing Process (45%): Ensures operational procedures are followed effectively, recommends process improvements, and evaluates work methods to eliminate inefficiencies.
2. Coaching and Developing Associates (25%): Guides associates in daily operations, monitors productivity, safety, service, and quality, and conducts regular evaluations. Responsible for hiring, coaching, disciplinary actions, and resolving associate relations issues.
3. Drives Results (15%): Maintains inventory accuracy, reviews reports, and identifies areas for improvement in productivity, accuracy, quality, and expenses.
4. Business Planning (15%): Coordinates and monitors operations to meet performance targets, reviews reports, and plans staffing needs.
5. Additional Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Direct Manager/Reports

• Typically reports to the Operations Manager.
• Supervises work activities of others, including shift planning and performance reviews, and makes recommendations on staffing and development.

Travel Requirements

• Overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements

• Requires physical exertion such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, sometimes heavy or awkward objects.

Working Conditions

• Indoor environment with infrequent unpleasant conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older, legally permitted to work in the U.S., flexible to work various shifts, and able to relocate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience with Warehouse Management Systems, and 3+ years supervisory experience.

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Minimum Years of Work Experience

• 2 years.

Additional Qualifications

• No additional leadership or certifications required.

Core Competencies

• People Management, Financial Acumen, Creative Thinking, Business Communication, Conflict Management, Operations Systems.