FDC Maintenance Manager

Home Depot; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking a Distribution Center Operations Manager to drive efficiency and safety in a complex DC environment. You will partner with senior leadership to set strategies, optimize workflows, and ensure reliable equipment performance.

You will lead a team, manage maintenance programs, and focus on continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with safety standards. Strong collaboration and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business or Supply Chain.
• 5 years in distribution environment.
• Experience managing conveyor system, Material Handling Equipment and electrical PLC controls.
• Ability to work flexible schedule; on-call weekends/holidays; open to relocation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse operations, optimize layout and inventory flow.
• Manage maintenance of facility and oversee contractors.
• Review maintenance, production and quality reports to plan activities.
• Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with standards.
• Coach and develop associates and ensure certifications.

Skills

Distribution experience

Flexibility

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management / Supply Chain

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Material Handling Equipment

Job description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

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