The Home Depot

Distribution Center - Area Supervisor

The Home Depot • $50K — $130K *
Sparrows Point, MD 21219In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in warehouse or distribution management.
  • Strong supervisory experience leading teams of 20-30 associates.
  • Preferred bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Warehouse Management Systems.
  • Ability to adapt to various shifts and potential relocation.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations ensuring adherence to procedures and identify process improvements.
  • Coach and develop associates, providing productivity and performance feedback.
  • Drive results by maintaining inventory accuracy and analyzing key performance metrics.
  • Coordinate business planning to ensure staffing needs align with operational goals.
  • Handle additional responsibilities as assigned by upper management.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and training.
  • Dynamic work environment shaping operational strategies.
  • Impact on team productivity and efficiency.
  • Potential for leadership advancement within the organization.
  • Flexible work hours and potential for shift variety.
Full Job Description
Position Purpose:
The DC Area Supervisor leads an hourly team and influences the entire distribution team to do the fast-paced work required to run the distribution center as efficiently, safely and productively as possible. 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 hourly associates. This role has management responsibilities for 20 to 30 hourly associates.

Key Responsibilities:
  • 45% Managing Process: Ensures all operations procedures are followed effectively, and identifies and recommends needed changes to Operations Manager and/or Assistant General Manager on the standardized processes for the functional area. Evaluates and analyzes current work methods and recommends ways to eliminate inefficiences.
  • 25% Coaching and Developing Associates: Guides associates in daily operations, and monitors to ensure a high degree of productivity, safety, service and quality. Responsible for the training, coaching and feedback of hourly associates, and performs regular evaluations of associates through factual data and subjective observations. Uses discretion to provide coaching and counseling to associates regarding job performance, methods of performing job tasks. Resolves associate relations issues that arise in assigned functional area. Responsible for hiring, compensation, discipline and terminations of hourly associates in assigned department. Investigates operational errors to determine the cause and recommends corrective action where needed.
  • 15% Drives Results: Maintains inventory accuracy and control; reviews reports identifies area of improvement for key metrics inclouding productivity, accuracy, quality and expenses.
  • 15% Business Planning: Coordinats and monitors operations with the functional area to ensure performance production rates are consistent with business plan and pattern, reducing irregularities and damages. Reviews reports and business metrics to analyze and plan staffing needs for optimimum department operations.
  • Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assisgned by Operations Manager, Assistant General Manager or General Manager.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
  • This position typically reports to the Operations Manager.
  • This position is accountable for the direct supervision of the work activities of others. Planning, monitoring and reviewing work of subordinates is required. This may include direct supervision of a shift or the coordination of multiple work groups. Makes recommendations concerning selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development.

Travel Requirements:
  • Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical 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.

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.
  • Flexibility to work various shifts
  • Ability to relocate

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree;
  • Computer skills in software including Microsoft Office;
  • Experience with Warehouse Management Systems;
  • 3+ years supervisory experience in a related field;

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

Preferred Education:
  • No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:
  • 2

Preferred Years of Work Experience:
  • No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:
  • None

Preferred Leadership Experience:
  • None

Certifications:
  • None

Competencies:
  • People Management: Assesses skills and manages the work and productivity of others while coaching and developing talent.
  • Financial Acumen: Utilizes fundamental concepts of finance to assist with managing budgets, forecast labor, and provides information to account for the financial impact of decision making.
  • Creative Thinking: Demonstrates originality and imagination in thinking while developing a solution to a problem.
  • Business Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents clearly and succintly across a variety of communication settings and adjusts communication style to the audience.
  • Conflict Management: Views conflict as an opportunity to find common ground and gain cooperation from all parties. Reads situations quickly, actively listens, and settles disagreements and disputes equitably.
  • Operations Systems: Understands and uses systems and tools used for day to day operation of a facility. Navigates the various DC operations systems in order to retrieve data accurately and effectively.


For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Nevada, New York City, Ithaca (NY), Westchester County (NY), and Washington residents:

The pay range for this position is between $50,000.00 - $130,000.00

About The Home Depot

The Home Depot is a home improvement retailing company that combines its physical stores with an online presence to provide customers with innovative products at great value. The company specializes in the fields of retail, home improvement, and customer service. The Home Depot was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Home Depot Careers

Join the vibrant team at The Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S., where your career can flourish in an environment ripe with opportunities for growth and innovation. As a market leader, The Home Depot offers a variety of job opportunities that allow professionals to thrive in a culture that values leadership, diversity, and professional development. Work You’ll Do At The Home Depot, you’ll be part of a team that’s committed to helping homeowners, builders, and do-it-yourselfers bring their visions to life. Our extensive range of job opportunities spans from store operations to supply chain management, from IT to marketing. No matter where you start, you’ll be doing work that matters, impacting our customers' lives and experiences. Transform Your Career Step into a role within The Home Depot and join a network of over 400,000 associates who are as passionate about building their careers as they are about helping our customers. Leadership at The Home Depot means continuous improvement, embracing diversity, and fostering a culture of inclusion and respect that makes us stronger. Innovate with Us Innovation isn’t just a buzzword at The Home Depot; it’s the backbone of how we do business. We are constantly seeking out new technologies and tools to improve every aspect of our operations, from logistics to customer service. Join us, and bring your unique perspective and skills to a team that’s setting the standard for excellence in the retail industry. Grow and Develop The Home Depot is committed to the growth and development of its associates through robust training programs, leadership workshops, and opportunities for advancement. Whether you’re looking for a part-time position or a full-time career, The Home Depot nurtures your professional growth every step of the way. Internship Programs Dive into the professional world through The Home Depot’s internship programs, which offer a dynamic environment to gain hands-on experience and develop critical skills in various business areas. Our internships provide a platform to connect with leaders and peers, enhancing your resume and preparing you for future employment. Benefits and Culture Choosing to start your career at The Home Depot means more than just securing a job. It means you gain access to unparalleled benefits that support your life and well-being, from health insurance to educational assistance. Our commitment to employees is reflected in our open, supportive culture where everyone’s voice is heard, and every team member’s contribution is valued. Join Our Team Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the wide range of positions available at The Home Depot, where we’re hiring passionate, curious, and innovative team players. Search open positions that match your skills and interests on our Jobs page. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest career tips, company news, and industry insights—all from the people who work here. Subscribe to our Careers Blog and personalize your subscription to receive updates that align with your career interests and goals. At The Home Depot, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that make a difference. Join us, and be a part of something bigger as we continue to invest in your future and our shared success.
Learn more about The Home Depot
Size
490,600 employees
Market Cap
$323 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$12.8 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$132.1 billion
NASDAQ
HD
* Ladders Estimates

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