Distribution Center - Maintenance Manager

Home Depot; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Depot is seeking a DC Operations Manager in California to lead maintenance, safety, and daily distribution activities in a complex DC. You will work with the GM/AGM to optimize productivity, manage a team, and ensure cost-effective facility operation.

Responsibilities include supervising equipment maintenance, implementing safety programs, and coaching associates to achieve performance goals. The role requires relocation flexibility and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, business, or supply chain.
• Minimum 3 years in distribution environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, weekends and holidays; relocation possible.

Responsibilities

• Ensures operational excellence in warehouse areas and WMS operations; optimizes inventory flow.
• Manages facility maintenance, safety compliance, and contractor coordination.
• Reviews maintenance and quality reports; implements cost-effective improvements.
• Fosters a safety culture and enforces safety policies across the DC.
• Coaches and develops associates through formal and on-floor training.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Safety compliance

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Business or Supply Chain

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

PLC controls

Conveyor systems

Job description

Position Purpose:

Responsible for the success of assigned functions within a complex distribution center environment; works with GM or AGM to develop strategies and objectives for maximizing productivity and leveraging expenses; manages and oversees the maintenance of equipment and facility; analyzes trends and solve problems in order to maximize contribution to the DCs success; typically manages a team of direct reports to achieve these results.

Key Responsibilities:

• 20% Ensures operational excellence in all warehouse areas, including operations of warehouse management system(s) and related equipment; ensures inventory is received efficiently and is safely processed in the warehouse; ensures proper layout of warehouse and product placement, and maintenance and organization of all warehouse areas so its appearance is conducive to creating a perfect load for stores, customers; establishes methods and procedures for departmental work activities; identifies and resolves operational problems; and communicates expertise and approval concerning departmental activities.
• 30% Manages and oversees facility including repair, maintenance, and installation of equipment to ensure continuous operations; sources and reviews contractor bids for repairs; responsible for contractor selection, ensuring contractors are compliant with standards (safety, schedule, budget, quality).
• 15% Reviews maintenance, production and quality control reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities; recommends and implements changes to facility and equipment that are cost effective and compliant with safety standards.
• 15% Ensures culture of safety throughout the organization by following Home Depot safety policies and procedures; monitors DC safety, physical security and inspects equipment and facilities regularly for compliance with safety and operational standards.
• 20% Coaches, trains, and develops Associates informally and formally through training programs; provides both informal (e.g. on floor coaching) and formal (e.g. written evaluation) job performance based feedback; ensures technical certifications are achieved and sustained; maintains a union free work environment by creating employee centered work place which demonstrates care and concern for all Associates.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Typically reports to GM
• Accountable for the management of a department or functional group through subordinate supervisors/managers and for all personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates.

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.

Working Conditions:

• Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes which cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree concentrating in Operations Management, Business or Supply Chain.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel software applications.
• Previous change management experience (driving, influencing and inspiring change through communication at all impacted levels).
• 5 years in distribution environment.
• Experience managing conveyor system, Material Handling Equipment and electrical PLC controls.
• Ability to work flexible schedule; ability to be on call at various times; must be able to work weekends and holidays; must be open to relocation. Because of the nature of Retail Distribution, flexibility to relocate will translate into increased opportunities for advancement.

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 3

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Lives Integrity: Demonstrates responsible, ethical and honest behavior in all Home Depot roles, tasks and responsibilities; models The Home Depot values.
• Drives Excellence: Reacts quickly and appropriately to problems in the DC; follows up in a timely manner to issues not immediately resolvable; ties all loose ends.
• Excels in Customer Service: Creates a customer focused environment in which excellent service is provided to all Customers; sees business through the eyes of the Customer.
• Delivers Results: Motivates self and others to accomplish important objectives despite a complex environment and multiple demands; creates a sense of urgency; delegates appropriately.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Salary:

$70,000.00 - $150,0