About the role
With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.
Position Purpose
Yard Assistant Manager is responsible for ensuring systems and processes are in place and adhered to that allows for of inbound & outbound activities at the Distribution Centres and any offsite storage locations. The Yard Assistant Manager must have experience configuring and operating a Yard Management Systems like Zebra. Individuals in this position must work cooperatively with other internal stakeholders and external vendors, carriers and service providers. Following Home Depot safety policies and procedures is of great importance to this position.
The Assistant Manager, Yard Operations is responsible for three yards located in GTA, (SFC, AVRO, DFC) working three shifts. There are 8 yard controllers split between AVRO and SFC buildings that report into this position.
Position Responsibilities
- Follow Home Depot safety policies and procedures and encourages other Associates to do the same.
- Works cooperatively and productively with Department Heads and other Associates in order to complete tasks.
- Works productively with little supervision.
- Maintain accurate operation of the yard integrity, dock, security, yard switchers.
- Provides and inspires outstanding service to customers (i.e., stores, etc.) by maintaining attention to detail and completing assigned work in a timely manner.
- Troubleshoot shipping and receiving problems as they arise.
- Prioritize tasks in order of importance while handling interruptions due to telephone calls, public address announcements, and requests for information.
- Develop, train and maintain Yard SOP
- Work a schedule that allows for access to all operating shifts.
- Financial and Operations Metrics development and reporting.
- Maintain operating platform (YMS)
Experience/Knowledge Required
- Two or more years experience specific to Yard Management in a logistics environment with technical expertise in a reputable Yard Management system.
- Must fulfill minimum time-in-position (1 year) and performance management code requirements (V2 - Valued Associate, Well Positioned)
- Minimum of 3-5 years management experience; demonstrated leadership and teambuilding skills
- Demonstrates awareness of Home Depot safety policies and procedures; includes ability to identify and report safety hazards, and the ability to encourage others to work safely.
- Ability to work productively and effectively in all functional warehouse areas under stressful working conditions such as tight time frames, heavy workloads, or conflicting demands.
- Must be a current people leader, current Operations Managers preferred
About Home Depot Canada
The Home Depot Canada is the Canadian arm of the world’s largest home improvement retailer. The company has 182 stores in 10 Canadian provinces, employing more than 30,000 associates from coast-to-coast.
Our company is the largest home improvement retailer in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Our global expansion demonstrates how The Home Depot combines its vast knowledge of the home improvement industry with the needs, shopping trends and customs of each unique geography to best serve customers.
Based out of our dynamic Toronto-based Store Support Centre, we have many opportunities available for corporate professionals seeking a big challenge with great rewards. Our high-performing team consists of marketing and communication specialists, the industry’s best product merchants, and experts in financial and inventory planning. We also have exciting opportunities within our Supply Chain team including positions at our Distribution Centres.
The Home Depot’s values are the fabric of the company's unique culture and are central to our success. In fact, they are our competitive advantage in the marketplace. Associate pride and our "orange blooded" entrepreneurial spirit are distinctive hall marks of our company.
With our unprecedented growth, there's no better time to build your career at The Home Depot Canada.
About the role
With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.
Position Purpose
Yard Assistant Manager is responsible for ensuring systems and processes are in place and adhered to that allows for of inbound & outbound activities at the Distribution Centres and any offsite storage locations. The Yard Assistant Manager must have experience configuring and operating a Yard Management Systems like Zebra. Individuals in this position must work cooperatively with other internal stakeholders and external vendors, carriers and service providers. Following Home Depot safety policies and procedures is of great importance to this position.
The Assistant Manager, Yard Operations is responsible for three yards located in GTA, (SFC, AVRO, DFC) working three shifts. There are 8 yard controllers split between AVRO and SFC buildings that report into this position.
Position Responsibilities
- Follow Home Depot safety policies and procedures and encourages other Associates to do the same.
- Works cooperatively and productively with Department Heads and other Associates in order to complete tasks.
- Works productively with little supervision.
- Maintain accurate operation of the yard integrity, dock, security, yard switchers.
- Provides and inspires outstanding service to customers (i.e., stores, etc.) by maintaining attention to detail and completing assigned work in a timely manner.
- Troubleshoot shipping and receiving problems as they arise.
- Prioritize tasks in order of importance while handling interruptions due to telephone calls, public address announcements, and requests for information.
- Develop, train and maintain Yard SOP
- Work a schedule that allows for access to all operating shifts.
- Financial and Operations Metrics development and reporting.
- Maintain operating platform (YMS)
Experience/Knowledge Required
- Two or more years experience specific to Yard Management in a logistics environment with technical expertise in a reputable Yard Management system.
- Must fulfill minimum time-in-position (1 year) and performance management code requirements (V2 - Valued Associate, Well Positioned)
- Minimum of 3-5 years management experience; demonstrated leadership and teambuilding skills
- Demonstrates awareness of Home Depot safety policies and procedures; includes ability to identify and report safety hazards, and the ability to encourage others to work safely.
- Ability to work productively and effectively in all functional warehouse areas under stressful working conditions such as tight time frames, heavy workloads, or conflicting demands.
- Must be a current people leader, current Operations Managers preferred
About Home Depot Canada
The Home Depot Canada is the Canadian arm of the world’s largest home improvement retailer. The company has 182 stores in 10 Canadian provinces, employing more than 30,000 associates from coast-to-coast.
Our company is the largest home improvement retailer in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Our global expansion demonstrates how The Home Depot combines its vast knowledge of the home improvement industry with the needs, shopping trends and customs of each unique geography to best serve customers.
Based out of our dynamic Toronto-based Store Support Centre, we have many opportunities available for corporate professionals seeking a big challenge with great rewards. Our high-performing team consists of marketing and communication specialists, the industry’s best product merchants, and experts in financial and inventory planning. We also have exciting opportunities within our Supply Chain team including positions at our Distribution Centres.
The Home Depot’s values are the fabric of the company's unique culture and are central to our success. In fact, they are our competitive advantage in the marketplace. Associate pride and our "orange blooded" entrepreneurial spirit are distinctive hall marks of our company.
With our unprecedented growth, there's no better time to build your career at The Home Depot Canada.