NAPA Auto Parts
Distribution Center Operations Senior Director
NAPA Auto Parts, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Distribution Center Operations Senior Director
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Distribution Center Operations Senior Director
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NAPA Auto Parts .
Job Summary Lead and direct the Supply Chain Divisional Operation’s team within a fast‑paced distribution environment, focusing on safety, leadership, operational excellence, self‑motivation, problem solving, and teamwork. This leader will establish route maps with clear objectives and drive a sense of urgency to ensure that operational plans are executed, performance and budget goals have been achieved, and teams are coordinated across functions. Foster a “safety first” culture through awareness, training, and accountability, and create a positive work environment through real‑time observations and actionable feedback.
Position Performance Measures
Supply Chain key performance indicators, including Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and People.
Building Safety & Compliance
Quality Excellence
Customer Service Levels & On‑time Delivery
Meeting/Exceeding P&L and Budget Goals
Operational Excellence and Effectiveness
Employee Engagement & Team Culture
Responsibilities
Creates the executional process for Supply Chain operations and serves as the leader for all operational initiatives impacting the Supply Chain.
Works as a liaison with various headquarter based teams to ensure Supply Chain impacts are known and evaluated prior to deployment of projects and processes.
Supports, trains, develops, motivates, and supports the Supply Chain leadership team and direct reporting team.
Develops and monitors production plans for the Supply Chain and ensures that the optimal level of labor is being utilized to drive cost out of the network.
Establishes sound process improvement initiatives that drive year‑over‑year improvement and streamline day‑to‑day operations.
Partners with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams to identify and lead DC network projects that contribute to total supply chain cost and operational effectiveness.
Collaborates with other operational leaders in the network to drive standardization of processes, share ideas, and support one another in their implementations.
Supports operational strategy and innovation to drive business goals to eliminate cost, increase operational performance, and maximize throughput.
Develops leaders to be capable of coaching, counseling, and motivating associates to attain optimum performance and morale.
Ensures communication and teamwork among divisions to aid in the accomplishment of the supply chain objectives.
Ensures that all company practices are communicated to facilities and practiced consistently.
Monitors operational policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective processing of delivery orders; controls damages, errors, mis‑picks, and maintains excellence in customer service levels.
Ensures effective communications up, down, and across the business.
Manages multiple priorities in a multi‑faceted environment with effective communication and thorough follow‑through.
Creates and assesses/redefines key performance metrics to enable accurate measurement of workforce performance and to identify areas for improvement.
Evaluates workflows, assessing job responsibilities, determining reporting structures, and recommending changes to enhance collaboration and productivity.
Able to collect and analyze data using various tools and techniques and draw meaningful and actionable conclusions from the analysis.
Experience, Education, and Abilities
Four‑year degree or equivalent experience in a related field (Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Financial Management, Production/Operations Management).
10 years’ experience handling inventory/operational tasks.
10 years’ management experience in a Distribution Center / Fulfillment Center environment.
Demonstrated leadership ability to engage and motivate others.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Good reasoning, conflict‑management, and analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Experience with activity‑based performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean thinking with a track record of delivering best‑in‑class operations and performance.
Great communication skills and the ability and desire to manage a team.
Working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations.
Travel to distribution centers within the division, anticipate 50% travel time each month.
Willingness to learn and be able to go above and beyond is a must.
Physical Demands And Work Environment
Will bend, twist, stretch, push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50‑75 lbs.
Comfortable standing and walking up to 12 hours.
Willing and able to operate powered industrial equipment including walk‑ie, reach truck, stand‑ups – proper training and safety standards will be provided.
Work in various temperatures.
Able to access all areas of the Distribution Center, including mezzanine platforms.
Able to read and interpret necessary policies and procedures to perform updates and operate systems and other programs within the Distribution Center.
GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
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Distribution Center Operations Senior Director
role at
NAPA Auto Parts .
Job Summary Lead and direct the Supply Chain Divisional Operation’s team within a fast‑paced distribution environment, focusing on safety, leadership, operational excellence, self‑motivation, problem solving, and teamwork. This leader will establish route maps with clear objectives and drive a sense of urgency to ensure that operational plans are executed, performance and budget goals have been achieved, and teams are coordinated across functions. Foster a “safety first” culture through awareness, training, and accountability, and create a positive work environment through real‑time observations and actionable feedback.
Position Performance Measures
Supply Chain key performance indicators, including Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and People.
Building Safety & Compliance
Quality Excellence
Customer Service Levels & On‑time Delivery
Meeting/Exceeding P&L and Budget Goals
Operational Excellence and Effectiveness
Employee Engagement & Team Culture
Responsibilities
Creates the executional process for Supply Chain operations and serves as the leader for all operational initiatives impacting the Supply Chain.
Works as a liaison with various headquarter based teams to ensure Supply Chain impacts are known and evaluated prior to deployment of projects and processes.
Supports, trains, develops, motivates, and supports the Supply Chain leadership team and direct reporting team.
Develops and monitors production plans for the Supply Chain and ensures that the optimal level of labor is being utilized to drive cost out of the network.
Establishes sound process improvement initiatives that drive year‑over‑year improvement and streamline day‑to‑day operations.
Partners with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams to identify and lead DC network projects that contribute to total supply chain cost and operational effectiveness.
Collaborates with other operational leaders in the network to drive standardization of processes, share ideas, and support one another in their implementations.
Supports operational strategy and innovation to drive business goals to eliminate cost, increase operational performance, and maximize throughput.
Develops leaders to be capable of coaching, counseling, and motivating associates to attain optimum performance and morale.
Ensures communication and teamwork among divisions to aid in the accomplishment of the supply chain objectives.
Ensures that all company practices are communicated to facilities and practiced consistently.
Monitors operational policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective processing of delivery orders; controls damages, errors, mis‑picks, and maintains excellence in customer service levels.
Ensures effective communications up, down, and across the business.
Manages multiple priorities in a multi‑faceted environment with effective communication and thorough follow‑through.
Creates and assesses/redefines key performance metrics to enable accurate measurement of workforce performance and to identify areas for improvement.
Evaluates workflows, assessing job responsibilities, determining reporting structures, and recommending changes to enhance collaboration and productivity.
Able to collect and analyze data using various tools and techniques and draw meaningful and actionable conclusions from the analysis.
Experience, Education, and Abilities
Four‑year degree or equivalent experience in a related field (Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Financial Management, Production/Operations Management).
10 years’ experience handling inventory/operational tasks.
10 years’ management experience in a Distribution Center / Fulfillment Center environment.
Demonstrated leadership ability to engage and motivate others.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Good reasoning, conflict‑management, and analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Experience with activity‑based performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean thinking with a track record of delivering best‑in‑class operations and performance.
Great communication skills and the ability and desire to manage a team.
Working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations.
Travel to distribution centers within the division, anticipate 50% travel time each month.
Willingness to learn and be able to go above and beyond is a must.
Physical Demands And Work Environment
Will bend, twist, stretch, push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50‑75 lbs.
Comfortable standing and walking up to 12 hours.
Willing and able to operate powered industrial equipment including walk‑ie, reach truck, stand‑ups – proper training and safety standards will be provided.
Work in various temperatures.
Able to access all areas of the Distribution Center, including mezzanine platforms.
Able to read and interpret necessary policies and procedures to perform updates and operate systems and other programs within the Distribution Center.
GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
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