Manager, DC Operations

Advance Stores Company Inc (500); United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a DC Operations Manager to lead inbound and outbound functions, manage a 150+ person team, and partner with senior leadership to optimize processes and costs.

You will oversee budgeting, P&L, staffing, and safety, with a focus on continuous improvement, coaching managers, and ensuring a reliable talent pipeline to sustain growth.

Qualifications

• Requires 5 to 10 years of leadership experience in a warehouse or distribution center.
• Experience managing inbound/outbound operations, budgeting, and staffing.
• Associate Degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Meet with General Manager to discuss methods, procedures, controls, and staffing.
• Direct responsibility for a DC department with 150+ team members.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce costs and maximize efficiency.
• Coach, train, and evaluate management staff with on-floor coaching.
• Ensure safety procedures and PPE compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Bi-lingual

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Job Description The DC Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring a continuous stream of talent to sustain organizational growth and improve operations by attracting, retaining, and developing team members and meet their needs for career growth. The Operations Manager operates under limited management supervision.

DC Operations Manager Job Duties

Regularly meet with the General Manager to discuss and review work methods, procedures, and controls, and staffing to achieve accurate and timely movement of product, recommend alternative solutions as necessary; actively participate in conference calls as needed and maintain strong presence in work location to assist and resolve issues as required Direct responsibility for a DC Department (Inbound and/or Outbound) with 150+ Team Member, including budgeting, P&L, and staffing Partner with the GM and/or AGM to drive continuous improvement and maximize efficiency gains to reduce overall costs; maintain a strong working relationship with management team and other related corporate partners; and regularly communicate with the facility management on issues that arise and be able to react as required Coach, train, and develop management team providing both informal (e.g. on-floor coaching) and formal (e.g. written evaluation) job performance based feedback. Conduct start-up meetings with Department Managers to discuss daily results, directives/workloads, staffing needs, schedules, safety/housekeeping issues, and work assignments Consistently monitor all safety procedures and ensure that all corresponding personal protection equipment (PPE) is utilized.

Required Experience

Required Experience: 5 to 10 years prior leadership experience in a warehouse related field. Previous work experience in a warehouse or distribution center including material handling, inventory tracking, and providing work direction to other teammates.

Education

Associate Degree, or equivalent experience.

Bi-Lingual Skills Preferred

Bi-Lingual skills preferred, but not required.

Position Bonus

Position is eligible for bonus based on individual and group performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

About Advance Auto Parts

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. As of October 5, 2024, Advance operated 4,781 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company also served 1,125 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.