Distribution Center Operations Manager

AutoZone; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoZone Distribution Center is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee a single shift’s daily operations, focusing on accuracy, productivity, on-time delivery, and safety. The role involves coordinating with the DC Manager on process improvements, goals and metrics within a climate-controlled, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include mentoring Advisors, leading cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement across safety, quality, cost, and delivery while maintaining

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years distribution/warehouse experience.
• Must be flexible for shift schedule.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist Advisors/Supervisors in multiple departments.
• Motivate and lead a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure KPIs are on target for the operation.
• Lead pre-shift meetings to communicate priorities and safety.
• Mentor, train and develop Advisors for career progression.
• Share best practices across shifts.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost and delivery.
• Communicate new policies to Advisors and staff.
• Maintain a safe working environment and PPE compliance.
• Ability to work in a Safety Sensitive environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

KPI management

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Bilingual English/Spanish

P&L awareness

PIE operation

Mentoring

Job description

Come be a part of an energizing culture rooted in people with a commitment to delivering WOW! customer service. If you enjoy fast-paced, physical positions that gets you up and moving, then look no further.
AutoZone is the place for you!
We offer flexible work schedules in our world class distribution centers with climate-controlled workspaces.
This key position in AutoZone's distribution center oversees and manages the daily operation of a single shift in the distribution center responsible for accuracy, productivity, on-time delivery and safety. The Operations Manager will regularly communicate with the DC Manager regarding process improvements, goals and metrics.

• Manage and assist Advisors/Supervisors in multiple departments
• Ability to motivate and work in a team environment
• Ensure that all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are on target for the operation
• Frequently attend and/or lead pre-shift meetings in different departments to communicate and prioritize assignments, safety issues and extra tasks
• Mentor, train and develop Advisors for career progression
• Develop and share best practices across shifts
• Drive continuous improvement to safety, quality, cost and delivery
• Communicate new policies and procedures to Advisors and AutoZoners
• Maintains a safe working environment while ensuring AutoZoners are implementing those practices including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Ability to work in a Safety Sensitive environment
• Other duties as assigned
• Minimum of 5 years successful experience in a distribution/warehouse experience
• Must be flexible for shift schedule
• Cross functional experience overseeing multiple areas simultaneously
• Experience operating Powered Industrial Equipment (PIE)
• Exceptional people skills with the ability to communicate effectively
• Understand the demands of a fast paced work environment involving receiving, stocking, inbound, outbound, replenishment, returns/recalls, etc.
• P&L management experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred, Spanish and English