Distribution Center – Assistant General Manager
| Company | The Home Depot |
|---|---|
| Location | Dallas, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Responsibilities
- Assists General Managers with the evaluation of the effectiveness of and recommends alternatives for work methods, procedures, controls and staffing to achieve accurate and timely movement and processing of product; leading associates to anticipate and solve problems and plan for upcoming events, seasonal changes, etc.
- Provides recommendations to General Managers with the DC’s financial, operational, people and process and service related objectives to drive continuous improvement and efficiency gains to reduce overall cost-to-serve; leads associates, and peers to anticipate and solve problems and plan for upcoming events, seasonal changes, etc. Depending on DC, may lead management of 3PL provider to ensure optimal performance and metrics are achieved.
- Leads to ensure operational excellence in all warehouse areas, efficient operations of warehouse management system(s) and related equipment, inventory is received appropriately and efficiently and safely processed in the warehouse, proper layout of warehouse and product placement, and proper maintenance and organization of all warehouse areas so that it’s appearance is conducive to creating a perfect load for our Stores and Customers
- Coaches, trains, and develops management team informally and through formal training programs, providing both informal (e.g. on-floor coaching) and formal (e.g. written evaluation) job performance based feedback. Maintains a union free work environment by creating an employee-centered work place that demonstrates care and concern for all Associates.
- Ensure a culture of safety throughout the organization by following Home Depot safety policies and procedures – monitor DC safety, physical security and operational metrics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree concentrating in Operations Management, Business or Supply Chain
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel software applications
- Previous change management experience (driving, influencing and inspiring change through communication at all impacted levels)
- Ability to work a flexible schedule. Ability to be -on-call- at various times.. Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
- Must be open to relocation. Because of the nature of Retail Distribution, your flexibility to relocate will translate into increased opportunities for advancement.