Area Manager, DC Operations

One of the coolest things about Global Industrial is that we’ve been around for over 70 years. We started in 1949 as a small material handling company, and we’ve grown to be an industry leader with over one million products in 21 industrial and commercial categories. Our customers include a variety of industries from agriculture farming, businesses, and manufacturers to medical facilities, government entities, corporations, small businesses, and more. In fact, we can’t think of a vertical we do not service! We also know it is our employees that are the driving force behind our success. We offer management and training programs, generous commissions, competitive base salaries and an environment of success. We believe in true job stability, training for expanded responsibilities, and guidance for a solid career path allowing us to attract the best talent in the industry. Global Industrial is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (GIC). Our world headquarters is located in Port Washington, New York. Global Industrial About Global Industrial Global Industrial Company (NYSE: GIC) is a leading distributor of high-quality, industrial-strength equipment and supplies, serving organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. With more than 75 years of experience, customers rely on us for our broad portfolio of national and private brands, trusted service, and strong value proposition. We help customers keep their operations running by delivering the right products when they need them—because We Can Supply That™. Why Join Global Industrial At Global Industrial, we’re One Team committed to delivering value and empowering our associates to grow. Our culture is built on:

• Meritocracy & Pay for Performance – Your impact drives your rewards
• High Say-Do Ratio – We follow through on our commitments
• Career Growth & Internal Mobility – We invest in your future
• Collaboration & Accountability – One team delivering real results

Make an impact. Be recognized. Grow your career with us. Global Industrial — Delivering Value Starts HereKey Responsibilities

• Lead a team of associates and occasionally supervisors to own and manage a process area within a distribution center
• Drive a performance-based culture in the area to meet or exceed stated performance objectives in safety, quality, productivity, customer experience and employee morale
• Implement and uphold standard work and audit practices for the team
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective actions on misses on operational metrics
• Drive operational excellence by fueling continuous improvement efforts across various parts of operations
• Develop and share best practices across departments, shifts and other distribution centers
• Manage and develop associates through hiring, training, mentoring, clearly communicating job expectations, and drive accountability through counseling, and performance reviews
• Create, manage, and support associate recognition programs
• Support all safety and regulatory compliance programs to ensure a safe work environment for all associates
• Ensure area and shift readiness requirements are met daily and associate barriers are quickly addressed
• Develop collaborative operational plans across multiple shifts and departments
• Align operational capacity requirements with headcount planning to meet daily operational goals and customer commitments through shift planning, capacity balancing and strong execution
• Follow daily and hourly leadership routines to drive timely completion all key activities
• Ensure equipment is maintained to standards, and is being operated safely and effectively at all times
• Provide associate with all available tools and resources to perform their duties in an efficient and safe manner
• Perform other duties as assignedCompetencies and skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities to provide thought provoking and workable business solutions
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proven track record of driving positive change through lean implementation and Kaizen events, and delivering strong results
• Adept at motivating team members in a deadline driven environment
• Ability to operate independently and efficiently in an ambiguous environment
• Hands on experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)EEO/AA Statement

Global Industrial provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.