Assistant Director, Distribution Center

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SUMMARY:

Identifies, collects, organizes, and analyzes information to resolve operational and employee gaps. Develops measurement systems that identify areas for improvement. Leads management team in developing action plans for operational improvement. Assists in creating a strong work team and helps resolve employee relations issues.

• Conducts analysis of reports relating to sales, volume, payroll, employee turnover, monthly operational and capital expense budgets; prepares reports to communicate operational performance and overall performance of the distribution center.
• Utilizes performance measurements and indicators to develop a measurement system that will identify areas for improvement; leads development of Productivity Improvement Plan for each performance indicator or area identified.
• Guides distribution center management team in developing action plans for conducting internal analysis and identification of operational gaps.
• Partners with management and non-management team to identify root causes for gaps using feedback from employee discussions and analyses of historical and future planning data reports.
• Identifies and communicates changing trends as identified through analysis; partners with team to develop a work environment that understands and responds to the need for change.
• Sets distribution center performance goals.
• Monitors distribution center budget on a monthly basis and provides expense rationale; assists DC Manager in developing annual budget.
• Works with Human Resources to determine appropriate methods to solve employee relations issues; demonstrates effective use of Dollar General policies and procedures.
• Creates a strong distribution center work team by leading the process to eliminate operational barriers.
• Develops a positive, participative image in the community.

• Strong analytical and math skills; strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of specific individual operations within the distribution center.
• Planning and forecasting skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in order to write operational and overall performance reports as well as coordinate with corporate offices and retail stores.
• Understanding of human resource practices and OSHA and FDA regulations.
• Ability to effectively monitor and develop team members to ensure smooth operation of the distribution center.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; experienced with general software applications; familiarity with Warehouse Management System functionality.

• Ten years’ experience in distribution, logistics, and management.

• Must be able to move around the distribution center for observation and to identify areas that require change.
• On-call during evening and weekend hours.

Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.