Store Operations Experience Leader

The Home Depot; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking an Operations Experience Manager to join the store leadership team in a dynamic retail environment in the United States. You will lead the Order Fulfillment team, supervise inbound freight processes, and implement shrink action plans while performing MOD duties according to SOPs.

You will coach and develop associates, ensure training compliance, and drive operational excellence through adherence to safety standards and store procedures.

Responsibilities

• 30% - Customer Service / Experience - Service Leadership: Champion the GET culture by working alongside the team to model proper techniques and providing real-time coaching on the sales floor. Fulfillment Operations: Direct D93 (Receiving) and D94 (Order Fulfillment) workflows to ensure all orders are received, picked, and staged within Service Level Agreements (SLAs).Quality Assurance: Proactively prevent customer issues by auditing delivery orders for accuracy and quality standards. Conflict Resolution: Promptly resolve customer concerns to ensure satisfaction, while identifying and escalating complex issues to senior leadership when necessary. Recognition: Drive morale by identifying and rewarding great service behaviors using Bravos and Homers. Operational Standards: Ensure associates understand and execute in-stock maintenance and store appearance guidelines to support sales performance.
• 30% - People - Talent Acquisition : Assist with recruitment and interviews to provide input to the Store Manager/ASM. Staffing & Attendance: Monitor department staffing to address immediate coverage gaps and manage attendance variances. Training & Compliance: Ensure D93/D94 training (KD) is current and drive engagement via HDPhone learning tools. Performance Management: Provide informal and formal performance-based coaching and provide performance observations to store management. Responsible for completing performance management documentation for review by the Assistant Store Manager. Coaching & Development: Provide real-time feedback and maintain active Development Blueprints to improve sales, service, and product knowledge. Operational Execution: Conduct daily walkthroughs to validate safety, SOP adherence, RTV/ZMA audits, and inbound freight preparation. Employee Relations: Champion
• 15% - Safety - Ensure strict adherence to hazmat procedures, SOPs, and Safety Matters guidelines : Immediately intervene to correct unsafe behaviors and recognize associates who demonstrate safe practices. Verify that all relevant safety checklists are completed on time and confirm that corrective actions are implemented. Model safe work practices and complete all assigned safety training. Guide associates on the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safe lifting techniques. Enforce safe distances around Lift Equipment and ensure associates understand the correct policies. Maintain safe aisles and walking surfaces by keeping them clear of debris. Assist customers shopping in an unsafe manner to prevent injury. Immediately correct unsafe conditions and hazardous situations as they arise.
• 25%- Shared Manager on Duty -Opening & Closing Operations: Perform all Opening/Closing duties, including securing the building and balancing registers, in strict adherence to security SOPs. Team Alignment: Lead store kickoff meetings and walk each department to communicate tasks and ensure total store readiness. Operational Continuity: Conduct hand-off walks with the prior MOD and partner with the Store Manager/ASMs to validate daily priorities. Execution & Compliance: Verify timely completion of store checklists and equipment safety inspections, ensuring immediate corrective actions are implemented. Merchan

Job description

The Home Depot is seeking an Operations Experience Manager to join the store leadership team in a dynamic retail environment in the United States. You will lead the Order Fulfillment team, supervise inbound freight processes, and implement shrink action plans while performing MOD duties according to SOPs.

You will coach and develop associates, ensure training compliance, and drive operational excellence through adherence to safety standards and store procedures.