Distribution Center- Area Supervisor

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- Area Supervisor role at The Home Depot

$50,000.00/yr - $/yr

The DC Area Supervisor leads an hourly team and influences the entire distribution team to do the fast‑paced work required to run the distribution center as efficiently, safely and productively as possible. This role handles management responsibilities for the team members under his/her supervision and is responsible for ensuring prompt, efficient and accurate handling of merchandise as well as developing and implementing team goals.

The supervisor also hires, evaluates, develops, disciplines and terminates hourly associates, and has management responsibilities for 20 to 30 associates.

• 45% Managing Process:
  Ensures all operations procedures are followed effectively, identifies and recommends needed changes to Operations Manager and/or Assistant General Manager, and evaluates current work methods to eliminate inefficiencies.
• 25% Coaching and Developing Associates:
  Guides associates in daily operations, monitors productivity, safety, service and quality, and provides training, coaching and feedback. Performs regular evaluations, resolves associate relations issues, and handles hiring, compensation, discipline and terminations.
• 15% Drives Results:
  Maintains inventory accuracy and control; reviews reports to identify improvement areas for key metrics (productivity, accuracy, quality, expenses).
• 15% Business Planning:
  Coordinates and monitors operations to ensure production rates match the business plan and pattern, reduces irregularities and damages, and analyzes staffing needs.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  Other duties as assigned by Operations Manager, Assistant General Manager or General Manager.

• Reports to the Operations Manager.
• Supervises the work activities of others; plans, monitors and reviews subordinates’ work. Makes recommendations on selection, termination, appraisal and professional development.

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

• Requires intermittent periods of continuous physical exertion such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.
• Ability to relocate.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Computer skills in software including Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems.
• 3+ years supervisory experience in a related field.

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

• No additional education.

• 2 years.

• No additional years of experience.

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• People Management:
  Assesses skills and manages the work and productivity of others while coaching and developing talent.
• Financial Acumen:
  Utilizes fundamental concepts of finance to assist with managing budgets, forecasting labor and providing information to account for the financial impact of decisions.
• Creative Thinking:
  Demonstrates originality and imagination in thinking while developing a solution to a problem.
• Business Communication:
  Writes, speaks, and presents clearly and succinctly across a variety of communication settings and adjusts communication style to the audience.
• Conflict Management:
  Views conflict as an opportunity to find common ground and gain cooperation from all parties; reads situations quickly, actively listens, and settles disagreements and disputes equitably.
• Operations Systems:
  Understands and uses systems and tools used for day‑to‑day operation of a facility; navigates various DC operations systems to retrieve data accurately and effectively.

Not Applicable

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