Position Purpose:The overall responsibility of the Director of Operations Process is to manage the day-to-day store processes for their area of responsibility. In addition, this Director is to offer assistance to the Operations Strategy team and provide input on the deployment of strategic projects in operational area of expertise. Specifically, this individual is responsible for providing specific operational expertise to all levels of Home Depot Associates. Key responsibilities include assessing project needs in relation to operational area, aggregating data gathered by Operations Business Analyst, making suggestions based on aggregated data and monitoring the project's impact on operational area of expertise. A Director of Operations Process is a strategic, proactive thinker who identifies new ideas and makes suggestions to improve current operational processes.Key Responsibilities:
Partner with others across Home Depot to ensure operational areas are considered in project plans.
Coordinate responsibilities of Operations Managers and Analysts. Support and partner with
Operations Strategy Team in developing, staffing, piloting and implementing process improvements
within the stores.
Responsible for the overall project work flow and roll-out schedule in regard to operational area.
Measure impact of changes and new projects on operational area.
Remain up-to-date on operational area of expertise to meet requests for improvement and practice
continuous process improvement.
Partner with Field Implementation Managers to establish project metrics and tollgates in relation to
operational expertise.
Use expertise in strategic thinking and process design to drive successful improvements in
operational area; work toward quick implementation and quick return on investment.
Evaluate needs of multiple project requests and impact on operational area, aggregate data gathered
by Operations Analysts and ensure needs of projects are met.
Selects, develops, and motivates assigned staff.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
Direct and indirect reports typically include 5 professionals and 14 support associates.
Typically requires interpersonal skills for dealing with sensitive or controversial situations.
Typically faces situations that have a variety of interpretations and require careful evaluation.
Typically considers new approaches within general policies and short-term goals when solving
problems.
Typically expected to provide infrequent status reports to management only as appropriate.
Travel Requirements:
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes or odors.
Under regular pressure to meet deadlines, quotas and/or must frequently deal with difficult issues related to people or situations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA Degree preferred. 4 years management experience at The Home Depot preferred
Minimum Education:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Preferred Education:
No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
8
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
None
Certifications:
None
Competencies:
Proven financial analysis and business acumen.
Strong understanding of Operations and area of expertise.
Able to easily influence others.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Excellent skills in communication and leveraging partnerships to benefit project objectives.
Proven track record in management and leadership skills.
Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.
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