Distribution Center General Manager of Operations

USA GPC Genuine Parts Company; United States; Vor Ort; USD 112.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

USA GPC Genuine Parts Company is seeking a General Manager of Operations for our NAPA distribution center. Lead the facility's management team to drive safety, leadership, and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Oversee P&L, staffing, and process improvements to meet budget targets and align with our 'safety first' culture. This role requires a four-year degree, 5 years in distribution ops, strong leadership and communication skills, and willingness to relocate.

Qualifikationen

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years’ experience handling inventory/operational tasks.
• 5 years' management experience in a Distribution Center / Fulfillment Center environment.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, with the ability to engage and motivate others.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience with activity-based performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean thinking with a track record of delivering ‘best in class’ operations.
• Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities, a bonus.

Aufgaben

• Hires, trains, develops, motivates, and supports the distribution center salaried and hourly teams.
• Develops and monitors production plans for the DC and ensures optimal staffing levels.
• Manages safety practices to support a safe work environment.
• Oversees the DC’s P&L and works with managers to meet budget targets.
• Establishes process improvements to drive year-over-year gains and streamline operations.
• Leads cross-functional DC network projects to improve logistics cost and effectiveness.
• Collaborates with leadership to standardize processes and foster teamwork.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Lean thinking

Safety awareness

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

We are a Parts Store and SO much more and we are looking for even more great talent to join our NAPA family! Our NAPA Brand is known around the world for having KNOW HOW and now we are looking for a talent who has the KNOW HOW to drive operational excellence of a Distribution Center and serve as a NAPA General Manager of Operations!

Position Mission:

Lead and direct the facility's management team within a fast-paced distribution environment, focusing on safety, leadership, operational excellence, self-motivation, problem-solving and teamwork. This leader will establish route maps with clear objectives and drive a sense of urgency to ensure that operational plans are executed, performance and budget goals are achieved, and teams are kept informed and coordinated across functions. You will foster a “safety first” culture through awareness, training and accountability.

Position Performance Measures:

• Building Safety & Compliance
• Quality
• Customer Service Levels & On-time Delivery
• Meeting/Exceeding P&L and Budget Goals
• Operational Effectiveness
• Employee Engagement, Retention & Team Culture

Responsibilities:

• Hires, trains, develops, motivates, and supports the distribution center salaried and hourly teams
• Develops and monitors production plans for the DC and ensures that the optimal level of staffing is being allocated to the available work
• Manages associates keeping those safe work practices as first priority, making sure they are followed to support a safe work environment
• Oversees the DC’s P&L and works with salaried managers to maximize productivity and deliver budgeted targets
• Establishes sound process improvement initiatives that drive year over year improvement, as well as streamline and optimize day-to-day operations
• Partners with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to identify and lead DC network projects that contribute to total logistics cost and operational effectiveness
• Collaborates with other operational and support leaders in the network to drive standardization of processes, share ideas and support one another in their implementations
• Supports operational strategy and innovation to drive business goals for revenue, operational performance (e.g., safety, quality, service, cost), and profitability
• Develops leaders to be capable of coaching, counseling, and motivating associates to attain optimum safety standards, customer service, productivity levels, and associate engagement
• Ensures communication and teamwork among staff to aid in the accomplishment of the department objectives
• Ensures that all company and HR policies and practices are communicated to department associates and practiced consistently
• Monitors operational policies and procedures to ensure the most efficient and effective processing of delivery orders; control of damages, errors and mis-picks; and excellence in customer service levels
• Helps develop and maintain inventory/security controls to prevent shrinkage and shortages
• Ensures effective communications; up, down and across the business
• Manages multiple priorities in a face-paced environment with effective communication and thorough follow through

Leadership Expectations:

• Culture Champion - Models our GPC values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports our commitment to communities, social justice, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
• Servant Leadership - Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.
• Curiosity & Courage - Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.
• Digital Transformation & Change - Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working.
• Deliver for the Customer - Customer Focus - Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an operational excellent mindset.
• Strategic Thinking - Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the team’s strategy.
• Focus on our Employees - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Identifies, attracts, and retains diverse and inclusive team members; builds a high-performing team; embraces diversity in all its forms; and actively supports diversity goal programs.
• Collaboration & Influence - Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.
• Talent Management - Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers employees and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments.

Experience, Education, and Abilities:

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience
• 5 years’ experience handling inventory/operational tasks
• 5 years' management experience in a Distribution Center / Fulfillment Center environment
• Demonstrated leadership ability, with the ability to engage and motivate others
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Good reasoning, conflict-management, and analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with activity-based performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean thinking with a track record of delivering ‘best in class’ operations and performance
• Great communication skills and the ability and desire to manage a team
• A working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations
• A willingness to learn and being able to go above and beyond is a must
• Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities, a bonus

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

In our fast‑paced Distribution Centers, you’ll always be on the move. Please note the following physical requirements in addition to tasks above: Must be able to see, hear, speak, and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or customers/vendors. Must be able to bend, twist, stretch, push, pull carry and lift up to 60 lbs. Should be comfortable standing and or walking for up to 12 hours. Able to operate powered industrial equipment including walkies, reach truck, stand ups – proper training and safety standards will be provided. Occasionally exposed to cold, hot and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Constant awareness of moving vehicles like forklifts, pallet jacks, etc. Position operates in a warehouse setting with continuous exposure to industrial noise (e.g., forklifts, conveyors, machinery, and loading activities), bright overhead lighting, and varying temperatures due to limited climate control. Employees regularly work around moving equipment and mechanical operations and must remain alert to audible and visual safety signals in a fast‑paced environment.

This is the right opportunity for you if you:

• Love the hustle – Our Distribution Centers are busy, yet fun places!
• Be a solution focused leader and able to pivot when changes are needed!
• Are operationally focused, but care about Employee Engagement and Talent Development
• Have a constant eye on Sales and Profit Quota
• Want to join a team where you can learn and grow your career – the opportunities are endless at NAPA!

What’s in it for you:

• Awesome people and brand
• Competitive Pay
• Outstanding health benefits and 401K
• Stable company.
• Fortune 200 with a “family” feel
• A Culture of promotion from within, using your creativity, finding solutions/fixes, and where no 2 days or career paths are the same!
• Great training, and ongoing development with support from multiple leaders/your team

We are excited and humbled that you are considering NAPA as hopefully your future employer.

We offer a competitive starting salary range of $112,000 for this position. Please note that total compensation may vary based on individual skills, experience, and qualifications. We believe in rewarding our employees fairly and encourage candidates to discuss their unique backgrounds during the interview process.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, personal days, holidays, sick days, and paternal leave
• Additional Perks: Employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and wellness programs.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale.

Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.