Manager, Operations Process

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose

Development and execution of strategic plan, providing services in the following areas: 1) Business strategy formulation; 2) Policy setting; 3) Operational analysis; 4) Process improvement; 5) Facility planning; 6) Capacity planning.

Key Responsibilities

• 15% Implement short and long range strategies that support the objectives of the functional area.
• 20% Develop policies and procedures for distribution/warehouse operations Develop metric reporting for warehouse and logistics management including costing. Provide value added process improvement analysis, design and implementation. Create documented procedures for work processes
• 20% Perform ROI analyses and needs assessment to make recommendation to the functional leadershper regarding selection, purchase, and installation of material handling equipment.
• 15% Operating/Budget planning, analysis and reconciliation Provide operating and capital budget analysis, planning and reconciliation.
• 15% Manages the distribution network analysis, to include supply chain modeling and design. Develop a strategy that outlines the capacity planning requirements, including facilities, equipment, and staff, to meet the current and anticipated growth goals of the company.
• 15% Implement strategic initiatives and tactical plans. Tactical Operational Support to Field Operations (DC' s)

Direct Manager/Direct Reports

• Typically reports to Director or Sr. Manager
• Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others. In addition to personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates.

Travel Requirements

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

Physical Requirements

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with new DC setups, layouts and space optimization
• Strong Analytics with systems, data, processes and complex functions within a Distribution Center or logistics environment.
• MBA preferred; Familiarize with Six Sigma methodology

Minimum 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.

Preferred Education

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience

• 5

Preferred Years of Work Experience

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience

• None

Certifications

• N/A

Competencies

• Effectively communicates at all levels.
• Analytical Skills
• Strong time management skills
• Supply chain management with emphasis on distribution
• Systems understanding to include relational databases/extraction tools, MS Office suite (emphasis on Excel/Access) and CAD/CAM desktop software
• Ability to supervise, develop and motivate a team of employees toward the completion of strategic goals.