DC General Manager - 870

Company: Big Lots
Location: Montgomery
Posted on: January 24, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description - DC General Manager - 870 (24014404)DescriptionResponsible for and leads all operational activities that occur within the distribution center. Manages the daily inbound/outbound activities within the distribution center. Ensures all standards of quality, safety, productivity and facility financials are achieved. Makes frequent independent judgments to ensure operations and tasks are performed in a safe manner consistent with company policies, state and federal laws. Mentors and develops direct and indirect exempt staff and helps coordinate and drive all non-exempt team building initiatives to ensure a healthy, productive, and fun work environment.Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the interviewing, hiring and supervision of Operations Managers and DC Supervisors; provides ongoing training and development of all operations management and hourly associates within the Distribution facility, sets performance goals and provides evaluative feedback to all direct reports.
• Initiates, conducts and seeks appropriate approvals involving Human Resources policies, wage administration, hiring, performance reviews, progressive counseling and disciplinary action up to and including terminations.
• Oversees the planning and forecasting of production requirements to ensure the financial plan is met or exceeded.
• Assists in the preparation of annual budgets and the execution of budget results.
• Ensures compliance with company standards of safety, facility maintenance and postings/notifications.
• Manages communication for the Distribution facility between Executive Management, other Distribution Centers, Supply Chain support groups and various corporate departments to guarantee coordination of effort.
• Takes proactive role in establishing and carrying out shrinkage control disciplines and programs and accepts high level of responsibility for Distribution Center's shrinkage performance.
• Conducts any operational audits of distribution facility activities as requested by Director.
• Prepares and analyzes various reports to ensure proper management of the Distribution facility; identifies opportunities and provides recommendations to Director for improving facility operating performance.
• Assesses store service performance and inventory movement.
• Establishes and enforces operational procedures to ensure accurate shipment of merchandise to retail stores.
• Assists in developing productivity standards for labor management.
• Assumes lead responsibilities on special projects as designated by Director.
• In absence of the Director of the distribution center, fulfills the role and responsibilities as necessary.Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business or Logistics preferred, with five to seven years of experience in a management function within a Distribution Center required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in the management of multi-function distribution center(s) required.
• Direct experience in distribution operations, supply chain analysis and/or transportation preferred.
• Demonstrable leadership ability required.
• Thorough knowledge of supply chain management required.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and general personal computing required.
• Ability to perform physical activity at a sustained pace including walking, bending and lifting within a Distribution Center environment required.
• Some travel required (less than 50%).
• Ability and willingness to relocate strongly preferred.We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
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