Operations Manager - 2nd Shift

Advance Stores Company Inc (500); United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is seeking a DC Operations Manager to lead a 150+ member distribution center, sustain growth, and improve operations by attracting, retaining, and developing talent.

You will partner with the General Manager to drive continuous improvement, manage budgeting and P&L, and ensure safety and efficiency across inbound/outbound logistics while maintaining strong leadership presence on-site.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years leading teams in a warehouse or distribution center.
• Experience with budgeting, P&L, and staffing.
• Strong coaching and development skills.
• Experience conducting daily start-up meetings and reviews.
• Bi-Lingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 Members, 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.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

P&L responsibility

Staffing

Coaching & development

Start-up meetings

Safety procedures

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.

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

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.

Language Skills

Bi-Lingual skills preferred, but not required.

Benefits

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

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 the Company

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.