The Home Depot · 5 days ago
Distribution Center - Assistant General Manager
McDonough, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Home Depot is a leading home improvement retailer, and they are seeking an Assistant General Manager for their distribution center. This role involves overseeing operational functions, managing a large team, and ensuring efficiency and safety in a complex distribution environment.
E-CommerceHome and GardenHome DecorHome ImprovementRetail
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.ge to ensure warehouse layout is optimally aligned for maximum efficiency as seasonality and inventory needs require
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
Qualification
Required
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
3 years of work experience
Acts with Integrity: Demonstrates responsible, ethical and honest behavior in all Home Depot roles, tasks and responsibilities; models The Home Depot values
Problem Solving: Reacts quickly and appropriately to problems in the DC; follows-up in a timely manner to issues not immediately resolvable; ties all loose ends
Customer Driven: Creates a customer-focused environment in which excellent service is provided to all Customers; sees business through the eyes of the Customer
Gets Things Done: Motivates self and others to accomplish important objectives despite a complex environment and multiple demands; creates a sense of urgency; delegates appropriately
Communicates Effectively: Communicates clearly and concisely with all audiences; keeps others informed and listens carefully to input and feedback; adapts messages to fit audience
Plans Strategically: Demonstrates the ability to determine goals, direction and action steps necessary to maximize short-term and long-term
Ground-Engaged: Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of The Home Depot business and how his/her actions affect the business; uses this knowledge to make effective business decisions; knows the competition and the industry; foresees future challenges and takes action to address them
Building Relationships: Establishes trust and credibility with people over time; establishes rapport with people; has smooth working relationships with people inside and outside of the organization
Champions Development: Seeks knowledge about the strengths and weaknesses of his/her self and Associates; takes steps to maximize development of both self and Associates
Stress Tolerance: Maintains a positive attitude; maintains a high volume, high quality workload under demanding conditions (e.g., short time frame)
Safety Orientation: Enforces safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model; holds Associates to a high safety standard
Preferred
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
Company
The Home Depot
The Home Depot is a retailer of hardware, consumer goods, and DIY supplies both online and offline while providing home delivery services.
10001+ employees
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Ted Decker
Chair, President and CEO
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