Distribution Operations Manager

A role in Distribution and Receive Centers means being on the very front lines of getting product to the guest as fast as possible – a critical differentiator and one of the most essential functions within Logistics. Whether it’s through focusing on regional or upstream distribution centers, target.com fulfillment centers, or import warehouses, you’ll have the chance to positively impact thousands of fellow team members and Target guests worldwide. There’s so much good work to be done from distribution center operations, where process and problem solving drive our results, quality management, which influences and maintains our good name in the retail marketplace, or overall distribution center productivity, where we’re always analyzing and recalibrating how to best support our people, process, and technology investments to support an ever evolving business.

A role as an Operations Manager provides a chance to influence with a focus on safety, leadership, excellence, self-motivation, problem-solving, and teamwork. You will foster a “safety first” culture through awareness, training, and accountability. You will quickly establish yourself as an engaging and inclusive leader with ownership for the team’s ability to maximize its productivity, growth, and development. You will create a positive work environment though real-time observation and specific, constructive, and actionable feedback. You will work with a sense of urgency will help ensure to ensure operational plans are executed, performance and budget goals are achieved, and teams are kept informed and coordinated across functions. You’ll have the autonomy to innovate with new approaches to processes and methods all in the name of efficiency and implementing future process flow optimization. Your ability to find root causes to problems will be well supported by an environment of calculated risk and testing. And your commitment to others will shine when you jump right in to help teams meet their business goals.

About You:

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to engage and motivate others
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, conflict management, and organizational skills
• Strong reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Able to access all areas of the distribution center including the mezzanine platforms