DIRECTOR, DISTRIBUTION CENTER Job Listing at Dollar General in Newnan, GA (Job ID 2026-353326)

Description

Work Where You Matter: At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive. Company Overview:

General Summary:

Oversees all aspects of the distribution center.  Positions the distribution center to produce the highest level of performance, to build a strong and effective management team, and promote best practices in all aspects of operations.  Evaluate and participate in management development plans and results.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements short-range and long-range plans that achieve expected and measurable results.
• Conducts analyses relating to sales, volume, payroll, employee turnover, capital expenses, and other operational issues; effectively communicates to and facilitates decisions from management team.
• Evaluates material handling system, methods and procedures; recommends improvements to achieve future capacity and growth requirements.
• Identifies performance indicators; addresses performance, resource, and operational decisions with the appropriate management team.
• Mentors management team on operational and performance gaps; promotes forward-looking decisions that require change to operational or employee processes, functions, or organizational structure.
• Demonstrates and inspires improved individual performance that leads to team-focused results.
• Develops annual budget.
• Maintains high level of moral through effective communication and interaction within the distribution center.
• Maintains safety and accident prevention programs to ensure a safe work environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical skills; ability to make analyses of detailed reports relating to sales, volume, payroll and employee turnover, and monthly operational and capital expense budgets.
• Ability to apply principals of logic or rational thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Ability to accomplish tasks/goals through effective delegation and follow-up.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Computer skills:  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, payroll/personnel systems such as KRONOS; Warehouse Management System.

Work Experience and/or Education:

• Eight to ten years progressive experience in high-speed distribution or related logistics experience.
• Basic accounting.
• College degree preferred with an emphasis in human behavior.