Distribution Center Operations Leader

Dollar Tree; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Dollar Tree is seeking an Operations Manager at one of our Distribution Centers to lead receiving, order filling, and shipping in a high-volume, multi-shift environment. You will partner with other leaders to ensure safety, sanitation, and excellent service while meeting productivity goals.

Responsibilities include coordinating inbound/outbound flows, supervising associates, and administering policies. A high school diploma with 5+ years DC experience is required; a bachelor's degree is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 5+ years of distribution center management or operations experience
• Good working knowledge of distribution center practices and procedures
• Strong leadership, administrative, organizational, managerial, and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and implement solutions
• Ability to make independent decisions, solve problems, and accountability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), such as AS400
• Flexibility to work various shifts based on business needs

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the filling of store orders, order selection, trailer loading, and related documentation
• Monitor loads to ensure merchandise is loaded according to quality and stability standards
• Coordinate and manage the flow of order selection from primary pick locations through outbound trailer close
• Assist in coordinating replenishment cycles to ensure timely restocking of primary pick locations
• Establish and monitor daily selecting and loading schedules to ensure adherence and proper resource utilization
• Manage and coordinate the receipt, unloading, and checking of merchandise
• Monitor inbound loads to ensure unloading priorities are followed
• Coordinate the flow of reserve inventory from receiving docks to reserve locations
• Monitor reserve areas to ensure orderly and accurate storage of merchandise
• Establish and monitor daily receiving schedules to meet operational priorities and cost controls
• Monitor and manage key productivity indicators including safety, financial, productivity, service, and people metrics
• Ensure accuracy, housekeeping, damage reduction, and safety through enforcement of company standards
• Foster a culture of safety, sanitation, integrity, and customer service
• Manage the development, implementation, and administration of operational policies, programs, and systems across all shifts
• Establish methods and procedures for departmental work activities and resolve operational issues
• Partner with Human Resources on hiring, training, mentoring, evaluating, and developing associates
• Carry out coaching, counseling, disciplinary actions, and employment recommendations as appropriate
• Share information and anticipate communication needs of distribution center associates
• Prepare operational statistics and reports for assigned functional areas
• Perform work with minimal direction, exercising independent judgment and decision-making
• Evaluate current processes, methods, and SOPs and recommend continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

WMS/AS400 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred) in business/logistics

Tools

AS400 WMS

MS Office Suite

Job description

Dollar Tree is seeking an Operations Manager at one of our Distribution Centers to lead receiving, order filling, and shipping in a high-volume, multi-shift environment. You will partner with other leaders to ensure safety, sanitation, and excellent service while meeting productivity goals.

Responsibilities include coordinating inbound/outbound flows, supervising associates, and administering policies. A high school diploma with 5+ years DC experience is required; a bachelor's degree is