Hiring: DC Operations Manager Company: The Home Depot Location: Atlanta, GA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-09 17:59:59 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Distribution Center Operations, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Inbound Operations, Outbound Operations, Transportation Operations, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Cost-to-Serve Reduction, Safety Compliance, Team Leadership, Coaching & Development, 3PL Management, Carrier Relations, Operational Metrics, Continuous Improvement Experience: - Proven experience in a complex distribution center or warehouse operations environment - Experience supervising one or more functional areas such as Inbound Operations (Unloading and Receiving), Warehouse Operations (Pick-Pack, Break-Pack), Outbound Operations (Loading), Transportation Operations (Yard, Carrier Relations), and/or Office Operations - Experience managing through several Supervisors to achieve results from a large number of hourly associates - Experience analyzing trends, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement - Experience with financial, operational, people, process, and service-related objectives - Experience coaching, training, and developing associates informally and through formal training programs - Experience with warehouse management systems and related equipment - Experience managing 3PL provider relationships (depending on DC) - Experience reviewing transportation carrier performance with transportation associates - Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time Required Skills: - Strong leadership and people management skills - Ability to develop strategies and objectives to maximize productivity and leverage expenses - Expertise in operational excellence across all warehouse areas - Proficiency with warehouse management systems and related equipment - Knowledge of inventory receiving, processing, and safe handling - Ability to optimize warehouse layout and product placement for maximum efficiency - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills - Ability to anticipate and plan for upcoming events and seasonal changes - Excellent coaching, training, and performance feedback abilities - Commitment to maintaining a union-free, employee-centered work environment - Strong understanding of safety policies, physical security, and operational metrics - Ability to monitor DC safety and operational metrics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis - Effective communication and collaboration skills with peers and leadership Qualifications: - Demonstrated ability to manage operational excellence in all warehouse areas - Ability to ensure efficient operations of warehouse management systems and related equipment - Capability to assist GM or AGM with evaluation of work methods, procedures, controls, and staffing - Ability to drive continuous improvement and efficiency gains to reduce overall cost-to-serve - Strong track record of leading associates and peers to anticipate and solve problems - Ability to maintain a culture of safety throughout the organization - Willingness to travel overnight less than 10% of the time - Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role Compensation: Not specified in the provided job text. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!