Distribution Center Supervisor jobs in New Jersey

Position Purpose:

Responsible for the success of assigned functions within a complex distribution center environment; works with Maintenance Manager (MM) to develop strategies and objectives for maximizing productivity and leveraging expenses; manages and oversees the maintenance of equipment and facility; analyzes trends and solve problems in order to maximize contribution to the DCs success; typically manages a team of direct reports to achieve these results.

Key Responsibilities:

• 30% - Coaches, trains, and develops - Coaches, trains, and develops associates informally and formally through training programs; provides both informal (e.g. on floor coaching) and formal (e.g. written evaluation) job performance based feedback; ensures technical certifications are achieved and sustained; maintains a union free work environment by creating employee centered work place which demonstrates care and concern for all associates.
• 20% - Ensures culture of safety - Ensures culture of safety throughout the organization by following Home Depot safety policies and procedures; monitors DC safety, physical security and inspects equipment and facilities regularly for compliance with safety and operational standards.
• 30% - Manages and oversees - Manages and oversees facility including repair, maintenance, and installation of equipment to ensure continuous operations; sources and reviews contractor bids for repairs; responsible for contractor selection, ensuring contractors are compliant with standards (safety, schedule, budget, quality).
• 20% - Reviews maintenance, production and quality control reports - Reviews maintenance, production and quality control reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities; recommends and implements changes to facility and equipment that are cost effective and compliant with safety standards.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This position reports to the Maintenance Manager
• This position has 7 direct reports

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

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

Working Conditions:

• Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes that cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Degree concentrating in Facilities Management
• Previous change management experience (driving, influencing and inspiring change through communication

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of an associate's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 2

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• 3

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• 2 year of previous leadership experience

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Builds Effective Teams
• Collaborates
• Ensures Accountability
• Customer Focus
• Lives Integrity: Demonstrates responsible, ethical and honest behavior in all Home Depot roles, tasks and responsibilities; models The Home Depot values.
• Drives Excellence: Reacts quickly and appropriately to problems in the DC; follows up in a timely manner to issues not immediately resolvable; ties all loose ends.
• Excels in Customer Service: Creates a customer focused environment in which excellent service is a priority.