Distribution Center-Area Supervisor

The Home Depot; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the home improvement sector is seeking a Distribution Center-Area Supervisor. This role involves leading a team to ensure efficient operations in the distribution center. Responsibilities include managing team performance, coaching associates, and driving results. The ideal candidate will possess strong people management skills and relevant experience in a supervisory role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• 3+ years supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads an hourly team and influences the distribution team.
• Manages team members ensuring efficient handling of merchandise.
• Coaches and develops associates while managing performance.

Skills

People Management

Financial Acumen

Creative Thinking

Business Communication

Conflict Management

Operations Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warehouse Management Systems

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Position Purpose

The DC Area Supervisor leads an hourly team and influences the entire distribution team to perform the fast-paced work required to run the distribution center efficiently, safely, and productively. This role manages team members, ensuring prompt, efficient, and accurate handling of merchandise, and develops team goals. Responsibilities include hiring, evaluation, development, discipline, and termination of hourly associates, with management oversight of 20 to 30 hourly associates.

Key Responsibilities

1. Managing Process (45%): Ensures operational procedures are followed effectively; recommends process improvements to Management.
2. Coaching and Developing Associates (25%): Guides, trains, and evaluates associates; handles performance management and resolves relations issues.
3. Drives Results (15%): Maintains inventory accuracy; reviews reports to identify improvements in productivity, accuracy, quality, and expenses.
4. Business Planning (15%): Coordinates operations to meet performance targets; analyzes reports for staffing and operational needs.
5. Additional Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Reporting Structure

• Typically reports to the Operations Manager.
• Supervises work activities of others, including shifts and work groups; involved in hiring, performance reviews, and development.

Travel Requirements

• Less than 10% overnight travel expected.

Physical Requirements

• Involves walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and handling heavy or awkward materials.

Working Conditions

• Primarily indoor, with infrequent unpleasant conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old, authorized to work in the U.S., flexible with shifts, and able to relocate.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Education & Experience

• High school diploma/GED; 2+ years of relevant work experience.

Leadership & Certifications

• No specific leadership experience or certifications required.

Competencies

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