Senior Operations Manager - Regional Distribution Center - Cedar Falls, IA

$95K — $171K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Technology, Operations, or related field, or 3-5 years experience in manufacturing, production, or distribution management
  • Proven experience with performance metrics and process improvement methodologies
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities to manage shifting priorities
  • Demonstrated motivation skills, including conflict management and problem-solving capabilities
  • Hands-on experience with staffing lifecycle management, from hiring to performance evaluations
  • Flexibility to work varied hours, including nights and weekends
  • Ability to access and navigate all levels of the Distribution Center, including mezzanine platforms

Responsibilities

  • Lead safety initiatives and promote a safety-first culture
  • Oversee operational leaders to achieve service, quality, accuracy, and productivity standards
  • Utilize key metrics and Lean Six Sigma to identify areas of improvement
  • Enhance team performance through fostering innovation and calculated risk-taking
  • Set clear goals and expectations while providing regular feedback for growth
  • Communicate effectively to relay the big picture and organizational objectives
  • Engage with team members daily to provide support and guidance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
  • Employee discount programs
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid sick leave and national holidays
  • Generous vacation policy for work-life balance
Full Job Description
The pay range is $95,000.00 - $171,000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at .

A Senior Operations Manager role entails leading with a focus on safety, continuous improvement, relationship building, communication and strategic thinking. You will foster a “safety first” culture through awareness, training and accountability. Your guidance will help other operational leaders achieve established standards of service, quality, accuracy and productivity. You’ll leverage a mix of key metrics, Lean Six Sigma, GEMBA walks and other activities to understand what’s working well and where to improve. Your teams will be enabled to do their best work in an environment of innovation, calculated risk, testing and learning. Getting to know your team and championing their unique strengths will motivate and inspire them to reach higher. With your support, both teams and individuals will improve through their clear understanding of goals and expectations, mutual accountability and regular constructive feedback. Your skills for planning and execution will take center stage as you set individual and team priorities and proactively structure resources to meet them. Open and articulate communication will be key to presenting the big picture, and your commitment to “walk the walk” will show solidarity as you spend time on the floor every day, observing and interacting with your team members.

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About you:

  • Four year degree, preferably in the areas of Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Technology, Operations, or related business, or a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the manufacturing, production, or distribution environment and applicable management/supervisory experience or 18-36 months as an Operations Manager
  • Experience with performance metrics and process improvement
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to handle changing priorities and use of good judgement in stressful situations
  • Ability to motivate others with strong conflict management and problem solving skills
  • Experience with the full staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions and termination
  • Must be flexible to work a variety of hours as business demands including overnight, weekends and holidays
  • Able to access all areas of the DC, including mezzanine platforms
  • Able to read and interpret necessary policies and procedures to perform updates and operate systems and other programs within the Distribution Center, for example ability to cross over the conveyors
  • Strong inclusion acumen, with the ability to influence and advance priorities that foster belonging

Benefits Eligibility

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