Distribution Warehouse Operations Manager

Distribution Warehouse Operations Manager

Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal is to create a culture where associates learn and grow together, thrive as effective teams, and challenge each other to be the best they can be.

Our Distribution Centers are hiring full-time associates for multiple roles to support the day, night, and weekend shifts. PetSmart offers four 10-hour weekday shifts or three 12-hour weekend shifts.

Shifts vary by location. Below is an example of shifts within the Distribution Center:

Benefits that benefit you:

• 3 and 4-day work weeks
• Bonus eligible
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Associate discounts
• Paid time off
• Career pathing
• Development opportunities

The impact you'll make:

As a PetSmart Operations Manager you will work as an integral part of our supply chain leadership team. You'll have the opportunity to work in several areas of the DC such as order fill, replenishment, services, or fish warehouse. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Leading DC Operations Supervisors who manage teams of up to 30 associates in a behavior-based performance culture
• Talent development through emphasized by everyday performance management tools, systems, and resources
• Oversees daily planning, organizing and operations of a distribution center
• Balances workloads as needed to achieve production and delivery goals
• Effectively communicates daily goals, recognition, and areas of focus
• Skillful at leading teams in an ever-changing environment
• Coaches and leads supervisor team to follow policies and safety standards
• Effective talent management through interviewing and selecting talent
• Effectively communicates to senior leaders and across the business
• Utilizes software, data, and analytics to optimize operations, track production metrics and anticipate and solve opportunities

What we're looking for:

• Passion for pets and people and the desire to grow a fulfilling career
• 4-6 years of leadership experience
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Apply basic instructions and procedures and responds to standard requests which may be written, oral, by headset or walkie talkie
• Ability to bend, twist, stretch, push, pull and carry and lift up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable alternating between standing, sitting and or walking for an entire shift which is typically 10-12 hours
• Willing and able to operate powered industrial and mechanical equipment including but not limited to reach truck, standups, dock stocker and pushcarts *proper training and safety standards are provided
• Work in various temperatures and noise levels
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly

We are delighted you are interested in joining our pack and helping us in our commitment to doing Anything for Pets, and the people who love them. We are excited to hear your story and learn more about you!

PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We offer reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our application process, upon request and as required by law.