About this role
Location: Fort Payne, Alabama Job Summary: Supervisor, DC Operations is responsible for managing, controlling, and monitoring processes and work flows at the company’s distribution site. He/she manages and trains staff engaged in receiving, stocking, processing or shipping; prepares reports, summaries, and analysis on operations and communicates with appropriate management. Responsibilities: Key Accountabilities:
• Manage and plan for the physical receipt, processing, storage and shipment of delivered materials into and out of the distribution center; • Prepare staffing plans during peak and off peak times to maintain consistent work flow for all associates in a productive manner; • Motivate associates to ensure that predetermined productivity, cost, and quality standards are achieved or exceeded; • Ensure good housekeeping and safe working conditions in the facility; • Recommend new or improved methods, techniques and procedures for processing inventory more efficiently; • Train new or newly assigned associates in the proper methods and standard operating procedures of a job function; • Conduct associate performance observations and provide clear and concise feedback to associates; • Complete performance evaluations of distribution center personnel; • Establish and maintain good rapport throughout the department; • Develop Area Operations Coordinator to be able to train hourly associates • Effectively and consistently manage performance of hourly associates • Communicate daily plans to team • Designate appropriate labor throughout the department and monitor performance to goal
Education and Requirements:
• Five to seven years of experience in distribution operations or an equivalent combination of training and supervisory experience necessary. • Must have knowledge of distribution and inventory control methods and procedures, and the ability to apply such knowledge to practical situations. • Knowledge of safety and security measures and the ability to apply them in a distribution center situation vital. • Must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and familiar with record-keeping systems. • Computer experience a major requirement. Knowledge of PkMS a plus. • In depth knowledge of distribution center procedures and safe processing methods. • Must be detail-oriented with strong mathematical and written abilities. • Ability to communicate effectively to department teams, cross-functional partners and upper management. • Strong planning skills with the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
The Children's Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.