Distribution Center Operations Manager
Discount TireOverview: Here at Discount Tire, we celebrate the spirit of our people with extraordinary pride and enthusiasm. Our business has been growing for more than 60 years and now is the best time in our history to join us. We are opening more locations every year and we are always looking for qualified individuals to join us in our growth. We are a company that promotes from within, both in our retail and corporate operations. The DC Operations Manager role plays a vital part of the Distribution and Logistics organization as we transform our supply chain to support the rapid growth of the company. This person serves a key role in leading our distribution center strategy, execution of key performance indicators, and driving improved service levels to our stores and customers. This role will support the startup of new multi-channel facility along with the development of new processes to leverage new best in class systems. Leads all operational activities of the department including strategy development and implementation; operating plans and budgets; value generation initiatives; policies, procedures, systems, and reporting. Builds and manages a high performance team to achieve department objectives. Salary Pay Range: $74,984.00-$107,120.0000/year Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintain a safe and secure environment for team members; adhere to safety programs, procedures, and policies Motivate people to give their best efforts by goal setting, coaching and communicating performance expectations, offering recognition and holding people accountable for results Ensure the successful startup of a key strategic multi-channel facility within the Discount Tire Supply Chain network Manage compliance to the processes outlined in the standard operating procedures at the site Plan, manage, and execute distribution center related functions to achieve goals consistent with supply chain vision and provide excellent service to internal and external customers Monitor and manage expenses aligned to distribution operating budget; develop strategy and actions necessary to manage variances Be accountable for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing our distribution center by monitoring implementation and practice to ensure compliance Ensure associates and management staff have proper access to necessary tools to perform their assigned duties Provide distribution center team members with training required to complete their job along with cross-training team members to provide development opportunities for career advancement Lead and provide direction to site workload planning and volume forecasting including staffing, equipment and space utilization Participate in managing turnover among hourly and supervisory staff consistent with the site turnover objectives Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of facility and all material handling equipment inside the facility Analyze data to determine appropriate actions needed to optimize results Determine and execute the most efficient sequence of operations, workflow, and methods to maximize assets and team member utilization Lead and execute best practices to promote team member engagement and enable a high-performing workforce to contribute to the company’s strategic growth and business objectives Role model behaviors aligned to a values based, customer-centric, high performing culture with an emphasis on embracing our competencies and delivering with subject matter expertise Partner across the organization to coach and develop leaders to ensure they are building culture action plans that best align to our people strategies and business initiatives Provides direction and feedback on employee goals and achievements. Conducts performance reviews. Communicates clear job expectations, goals and development opportunities to employees. Prepares employee development plans. Coaches, counsels and leads department employees. Serves as an escalation point for interpersonal and opera…