What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Operations position at Dollar General?
Job Description
At Dollar General, we value each employee's unique strengths and perspectives.
We are a company that delivers value to shoppers by offering products at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations.
The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and experience in distribution, logistics, and management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze sales, volume, payroll, and operational reports to identify areas for improvement.
- Develop measurement systems to track performance indicators and identify areas for improvement.
- Lead the distribution center management team in developing action plans to address operational gaps.
- Partner with the team to identify root causes of gaps and develop strategies to address them.
- Communicate changing trends and work with the team to develop a work environment that understands and responds to change.
- Set distribution center performance goals and monitor budget on a monthly basis.
Requirements:
- Strong analytical and math skills with attention to detail.
- Knowledge of individual operations within the distribution center.
- Planning and forecasting skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with corporate offices and retail stores.
- Understanding of human resource practices and OSHA/FDA regulations.
- Ability to monitor and develop team members to ensure smooth operation of the distribution center.
