General Manager I

HD Supply Management, LLC (USA); St. Rose (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Supply seeks an operations leader to direct all distribution center activities, aiming for excellence in safety, service, and cost control. You will partner with logistics and supply chain to establish operating budgets and drive performance.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strategic budgeting, and a focus on talent development. Responsibilities include staff staffing, performance management, and ensuring DOT compliance while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of experience in a related field.
• Experience in fleet management and logistics preferred.
• Exposure to Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish.
• Previous supervisory or team-lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct all operations activities in a distribution center environment and manage budgets.
• Ensure efficient distribution operations and adherence to policy and process excellence.
• Lead talent management including selection, performance reviews and development of direct reports.
• Staff appropriately to meet service, financial and operational demands.
• Oversee carrier services, DOT compliance, and safety programs.
• Develop annual operating budgets and manage P&L; determine ROI and cost controls.

Skills

Fleet management

Process improvement

Bilingual EN/ES

Distribution/logistics management

Supervisory/team lead

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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 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.

At HD Supply, we believe that our core purpose is to improve our associates’ lives and equip them with the tools needed to provide exceptional customer experiences every day. As one of the largest industrial distributors in North America, we enable our customers’ success by consistently delivering what they need, where and when they need it. HD SUPPLY has more than 80 years of experience supporting our customers with leadership positions in the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO). With 44 distribution centers spread across 25 states and two Canadian provinces, HD Supply provides an expansive offering of approximately 200,000 SKUs featuring high-quality, name-brand and proprietary products – all at competitive prices. Combine this with our industry-leading, value-add services – including localized jobsite delivery, will-call and direct-ship options, diversified logistics and innovative solutions – and you can see why our more than 300,000 customers continue to trust HD Supply as their first choice supplier for getting the job done.