Distribution Center - Area Supervisor

Position PurposeThe 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 will handle management responsibilities for the team members under hisher supervision. This role is responsible for ensuring prompt efficient and accurate handling of merchandise as well as developing and implementing team goals. This role is responsible for hiring evaluation development discipline and termination of hourly associates. This role has management responsibilities for 20 to 30 hourly associates.Key Responsibilities 45 Managing Process Ensures all operations procedures are followed effectively and identifies and recommends needed changes to Operations Manager andor Assistant General Manager on the standardized processes for the functional area. Evaluates and analyzes current work methods and recommends ways to eliminate inefficiences.25 Coaching and Developing Associates Guides associates in daily operations and monitors to ensure a high degree of productivity safety service and quality. Responsible for the training coaching and feedback of hourly associates and performs regular evaluations of associates through factual data and subjective observations. Uses discretion to provide coaching and counseling to associates regarding job performance methods of performing job tasks. Resolves associate relations issues that arise in assigned functional area. Responsible for hiring compensation discipline and terminations of hourly associates in assigned department. Investigates operational errors to determine the cause and recommends corrective action where needed.15 Drives Results Maintains inventory accuracy and control reviews reports identifies area of improvement for key metrics inclouding productivity accuracy quality and expenses.15 Business Planning Coordinats and monitors operations with the functional area to ensure performance production rates are consistent with business plan and pattern reducing irregularities and damages. Reviews reports and business metrics to analyze and plan staffing needs for optimimum department operations. Additional Responsibilities Other duties as assisgned by Operations Manager Assistant General Manager or General Manager.Direct ManagerDirect ReportsThis position typically reports to the Operations Manager.This position is accountable for the direct supervision of the work activities of others. Planning monitoring and reviewing work of subordinates is required. This may include direct supervision of a shift or the coordination of multiple work groups. Makes recommendations concerning selection termination performance appraisal and professional development.Travel RequirementsTypically requires overnight travel less than 10 of the time.Physical RequirementsRequires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required such as walking standing stooping climbing lifting material or equipment some of which may be heavy or awkward.Working ConditionsLocated in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Minimum QualificationsMust be eighteen years of age or older.Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.Flexibility to work various shiftsAbility to relocatePreferred QualificationsBachelors degreeComputer skills in software including Microsoft OfficeExperience with Warehouse Management Systems3 years supervisory experience in a related fieldMinimum EducationThe knowledge skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma andor GED.Preferred EducationNo additional educationMinimum Years of Work Experience2Preferred Years of Work ExperienceNo additional years of experienceMinimum Leadership ExperienceNonePreferred Leadership ExperienceNoneCertificationsNoneCompetenciesPeople 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 forecast labor and provides information to account for the financial impact of decision making.Creative Thinking Demonstrates originality and imagination in thinking while developing a solution to a problem.Business Communication Writes speaks and presents clearly and succintly 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 the various DC operations systems in order to retrieve data accurately and effectively.