General Manager I

HD Supply; Saint Rose (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Supply in Illinois seeks an operations leader to direct all distribution center activities for a center generating approximately $15M–$70M in revenue. You will drive operational excellence, process improvement, and the development and retention of associates.

As a strategic partner to logistics and supply chain management, you will establish operating budgets and ensure adherence to financial goals, safety, and policy through cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a related discipline is typically required.
• 7+ years of experience in a related field.
• Certification may be required.
• Advanced degree may offset less experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient distribution operations and adherence to policy and process excellence, with safety compliance.
• Lead talent management including selection, termination, and performance reviews.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels to meet service and financial demands.
• Manage carrier services and DOT regulatory compliance.
• Utilize training programs to develop sales and operations expertise within the facility.
• Coordinate with leadership to ensure customer satisfaction and cross‑department collaboration.
• Develop annual operating budgets and justify ROI.
• Achieve cost control through productive staffing and inventory management.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Supervisory experience

Fleet management

Distribution/logistics management

Process improvement

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Job description

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Previous experience in fleet management.
• Exposure to Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience in distribution/logistics management. Previous supervisory/team lead experience.

Job Summary

Direct all operations activities in a distribution center environment of approximately $15M - $70M in revenue. Responsible for operational excellence and process improvement; ensuring customer expectations are exceeded; and talent acquisition, development, and retention of associates. Operate as a strategic partner with logistics and supply chain management in establishing and adhering to operating budgets.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Ensures efficient distribution operations and adherence to policy, procedure and process excellence. Ensures environmental health and safety excellence through compliance with all safety and Hazmat rules and regulations, legal regulations, and human resource policies.
• Responsible for talent management including selection, termination, performance review and professional development of direct reports.
• Ensures appropriate staffing levels to meet service, financial and operational support demands.
• Manages carrier services and dedicated delivery processes. Partners with support staff to ensure compliance with all DOT regulations.
• Effectively utilizes training programs to develop sales and operations expertise within the facility.
• Acts as liaison to functional leadership to ensure customer satisfaction and problem resolution. Coordinates and communicates effectively with all company departments.
• Develops annual operating budgets in support of the corporate financial goals and responsible for P&L management. Completes cost justification and determine ROI.
• Achieves cost control through productivity of personnel, efficient utilization of facility space and proper protection of stored materials. Ensures accurate inventory levels and prevents shrinkage.
  

Nature and Scope

• Solutions require analysis and investigation.
• Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.
• Manages a larger team or multiple small teams through direction of subordinate management and/or supervisory staff.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
• Typically requires overnight 5% to 20% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.