Distribution Center Department Supervisor

The Home Depot - CRANBURY, NJ

Position Summary:

Associates in a DC Department Supervisor position will lead an hourly team to do the fast paced work required to run the distribution center as efficiently, safely and productively as possible. They will ensure orders are selected, packaged, loaded, and dispatched safely, timely, efficiently and economically, and that proper records are maintained. This role will handle management responsibilities for the team members under his/her 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 20-30 hourly associates. Department Supervisors duties may include maintenance issues, accounting issues, personnel issues, training, operations, safety/shrink control, inventory control, and customer service.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES -

• Participates in interview process for applicants; provides hiring recommendations to site management and HR.
• Directs/assigns work to associates in his/her department
• Interprets and enforces company policies with associates in his/her department; recommends appropriate discipline and/or discharge.
• Provides input on associate performance for purposes of performance reviews; recommends performance ratings and merit increases to hiring manager.

NATURE AND SCOPE -

• Typically reports to a Operations Manager.
• Direct reports generally include one to seven Associates.
• Typically requires frequent persuasion or influencing of others. Usually assigns and reviews work of others.
• Typically assignments vary and follow a few different procedures that allow choices from a few solutions.
• Typically considers among a few options and past practice when solving problems.
• Typically progress or results of work is regularly checked and prior approval is required before changing standard work procedures.

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -

• Under regular pressure to meet deadlines, quotas and/or must frequently deal with difficult issues related to people or situations.

Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
• A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required for driving positions

EDUCATION REQUIRED -

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

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 2 years

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -

• Requires 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. Intermittent periods of time which require lifting or handling material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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